Tödlicher Karneval
Synopsis
The shooting of a movie is to take place in Rio de Janeiro. The script states that an actor is to shoot himself. The director wants to demonstrate how he imagines this scene. When he takes the revolver and pulls the trigger, he actually falls to the ground. The crew is horrified when they realize that the ammunition was live and the director is lying dead on the floor. Inspector Moura is assigned to investigate the case. He suspects a jealous motive.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horst Hächler
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Overhoff
- Original Score
- Friedrich Meyer
- Original Title
- Tödlicher Karneval
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Ernst Ritter von Theumer Film- und Fernsehproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horst Hächler
Gerhard Overhoff
Friedrich Meyer
Kurt Hasse
Werner Preuss, José Cañizares
Ernst Ritter von Theumer, Alfredo Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Horst Hächler
Director
Friedrich Meyer
Original Music Composer
Gerhard Overhoff
Writer
Kurt Hasse
Director of Photography
Ernst Ritter von Theumer
Producer
Werner Preuss
Editor
José Cañizares
Editor
Alfredo Cohen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tödlicher Karneval
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tödlicher Karneval about?
The shooting of a movie is to take place in Rio de Janeiro. The script states that an actor is to shoot himself. The director wants to demonstrate how he imagines this scene. When he takes the revolver and pulls the trigger, he actually falls to the ground. The crew is horrified when they realize that the ammunition was live and the director is lying dead on the floor. Inspector Moura is assigned to investigate the case. He suspects a jealous motive.
Who directed Tödlicher Karneval?
Tödlicher Karneval was directed by Horst Hächler.
Who stars in Tödlicher Karneval?
The principal cast of Tödlicher Karneval includes Eva Wilma, John Herbert, Pedro Paulo Hatheyer, Erika Remberg, Gustavo Rojo.
When was Tödlicher Karneval released and how long is it?
Tödlicher Karneval was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Tödlicher Karneval?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tödlicher Karneval was composed by Friedrich Meyer.