

Mark of the Tortoise
Wartezimmer zum Jenseits
Synopsis
English millionaire Sir Cyrus Bradley is being blackmailed by “The Tortoise” Crime Syndicate. He is to pay £ 100,000.00 Pounds to stay alive and not be murdered. After his refusal to pay the money, he is quickly killed. Cyrus‘ nephew, Don Micklem, plans to avenge the death of his uncle and sets out on a quest to expose “The Tortoise“…
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hildegard Knef
Lorelli
Götz George
Donald "Don" Micklem
Richard Münch
Mario Orlandi di Alsconi
Heinz Reincke
Inspektor Dickes
Carl Lange
Crantor
Pinkas Braun
Felix
Adelheid Seeck
Lady Helen Bradley
Hans Paetsch
Sir Cyrus Bradley
Jan Hendriks
Carlos
Klaus Kinski
Shapiro
Hans Clarin
Harry Mason
Joachim Rake
Butler Dixon
Rudolf Fenner
Werner Lieven
Frank Straass
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Vohrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Johanna Sibelius, Eberhard Keindorff
- Original Score
- Martin Böttcher
- Original Title
- Wartezimmer zum Jenseits
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rialto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Vohrer
Johanna Sibelius, Eberhard Keindorff, Will Tremper, James Hadley Chase
Martin Böttcher
Bruno Mondi
Hermann Haller
Horst Wendlandt
Department Leadership Roster
Johanna Sibelius
Screenplay
Eberhard Keindorff
Screenplay
Alfred Vohrer
Director
Will Tremper
Writer
Bruno Mondi
Director of Photography
Horst Wendlandt
Producer
Martin Böttcher
Original Music Composer
Irms Pauli
Costume Design
Hermann Haller
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mark of the Tortoise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mark of the Tortoise about?
English millionaire Sir Cyrus Bradley is being blackmailed by “The Tortoise” Crime Syndicate. He is to pay £ 100,000.00 Pounds to stay alive and not be murdered. After his refusal to pay the money, he is quickly killed. Cyrus‘ nephew, Don Micklem, plans to avenge the death of his uncle and sets out on a quest to expose “The Tortoise“…
Who directed Mark of the Tortoise?
Mark of the Tortoise was directed by Alfred Vohrer.
Who stars in Mark of the Tortoise?
The principal cast of Mark of the Tortoise includes Hildegard Knef, Götz George, Richard Münch, Heinz Reincke, Carl Lange.
When was Mark of the Tortoise released and how long is it?
Mark of the Tortoise was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Mark of the Tortoise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mark of the Tortoise was composed by Martin Böttcher.
Is Mark of the Tortoise based on a book or true story?
Mark of the Tortoise is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James Hadley Chase".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mark of the Tortoise?
Mark of the Tortoise holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).



















