The Black Abbot
Der schwarze Abt
Synopsis
Several employees on a nobleman's estate show up at a former abbey, reputed to be haunted, to search for a hidden treasure. Howver, a mysterious hooded figure begins killing off those who may have figured out where the treasure is hidden.
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Joachim Fuchsberger
Dick Alford
Grit Boettcher
Leslie Gine
Dieter Borsche
Harry Lord Chelford
Charles Regnier
Inspektor Puddler
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
Mary Wenner
Werner Peters
Fabian Gilder
Alice Treff
Lady Chelford
Harry Wüstenhagen
Arthur Gine
Friedrich Schoenfelder
Dr. Loxon
Eddi Arent
Horatio
Klaus Kinski
Thomas Fortuna
Kurd Pieritz
Mr. Smooth
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Josef Gottlieb
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Wallace, Franz Josef Gottlieb, Johannes Kai
- Original Score
- Martin Böttcher
- Original Title
- Der schwarze Abt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Rialto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Josef Gottlieb
Edgar Wallace, Franz Josef Gottlieb, Johannes Kai
Martin Böttcher
Richard Angst, Rudolf Sandtner
Hermann Haller
Horst Wendlandt, Preben Philipsen
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Josef Gottlieb
Director
Richard Angst
Director of Photography
Rudolf Sandtner
Director of Photography
Hermann Haller
Editor
Wilhelm Vorwerg
Production Design
Walter Kutz
Production Design
Franz Josef Gottlieb
Writer
Johannes Kai
Writer
Martin Böttcher
Original Music Composer
Horst Wendlandt
Producer
Preben Philipsen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Abbot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Abbot about?
Several employees on a nobleman's estate show up at a former abbey, reputed to be haunted, to search for a hidden treasure. Howver, a mysterious hooded figure begins killing off those who may have figured out where the treasure is hidden.
Who directed The Black Abbot?
The Black Abbot was directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb.
Who stars in The Black Abbot?
The principal cast of The Black Abbot includes Joachim Fuchsberger, Grit Boettcher, Dieter Borsche, Charles Regnier, Eva Ingeborg Scholz.
When was The Black Abbot released and how long is it?
The Black Abbot was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Abbot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Abbot was composed by Martin Böttcher.
Is The Black Abbot based on a book or true story?
The Black Abbot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Abbot?
The Black Abbot holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).