Im Namen der Gerechtigkeit
Synopsis
The idyllic tranquility of a mountain village is disrupted one day by a deliberately triggered avalanche. No one can leave the village. The perpetrator, Reto Lauenstein, is himself a villager. He threatens to bury the entire village under a series of avalanches if the residents do not execute Adalbert Jentsch, the real murderer of his son who was killed a year ago, within 24 hours. The old man's innocence has been proven, but suddenly it is called into question again. The explosives in the slopes of the Alps are ticking, and Reto will not be dissuaded from his plan. But the village policeman Daniel, Adalbert's son, does not give up the race against time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Jäger
- Original Title
- Im Namen der Gerechtigkeit
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
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What is Im Namen der Gerechtigkeit about?
The idyllic tranquility of a mountain village is disrupted one day by a deliberately triggered avalanche. No one can leave the village. The perpetrator, Reto Lauenstein, is himself a villager. He threatens to bury the entire village under a series of avalanches if the residents do not execute Adalbert Jentsch, the real murderer of his son who was killed a year ago, within 24 hours. The old man's innocence has been proven, but suddenly it is called into question again. The explosives in the slopes of the Alps are ticking, and Reto will not be dissuaded from his plan. But the village policeman Daniel, Adalbert's son, does not give up the race against time.
Who directed Im Namen der Gerechtigkeit?
Im Namen der Gerechtigkeit was directed by Stefan Jäger.
Who stars in Im Namen der Gerechtigkeit?
The principal cast of Im Namen der Gerechtigkeit includes Martin Schenkel, Mathias Gnädinger, Brigitte Beyeler, Anne-Marie Blanc, Silvia Jost.
When was Im Namen der Gerechtigkeit released and how long is it?
Im Namen der Gerechtigkeit was released in 2002 with a total runtime of Unknown.