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6.6 / 10(14 votes)IMDb19641h 30mGermany

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“…

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

Director

Alfred Vohrer

Screenplay & Story

Johanna Sibelius, Eberhard Keindorff, Will Tremper, James Hadley Chase

Original Score & Music

Martin Böttcher

Director of Photography

Bruno Mondi

Film Editing

Hermann Haller

Producers

Horst Wendlandt

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:James Hadley Chase

Department Leadership Roster

Johanna Sibelius

Screenplay

Eberhard Keindorff

Screenplay

Alfred Vohrer

Alfred Vohrer

Director

Will Tremper

Writer

Bruno Mondi

Director of Photography

Horst Wendlandt

Horst Wendlandt

Producer

Martin Böttcher

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

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mark of the Tortoise.

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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.).