

Das Kriminalmuseum
Series Overview
Das Kriminalmuseum was a German television series. It ran from 1963 to 1970 on ZDF and was one of its first programs. Each episode began with a tracking shot through an unspecified crime museum, stopping at one of the displays, whose story was then told. Each episode was between 60 and 75 minutes long and featured different actors as the criminal commissioner. The best known was Erik Ode, who in 1969 moved to Der Kommissar, appearing in 97 episodes. The theme music of the series was written by German composer Martin Böttcher, who also composed the complete scores for five episodes.
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7 Seasons • 41 Episodes
60 min per episode
1963 – 1970
Premiered: Thu, Apr 4, 1963
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 7, Episode 1: “Episode 1”
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Cast & Creators
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Helmut Ashley
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Helmut Ashley
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What is Das Kriminalmuseum about?
Das Kriminalmuseum was a German television series. It ran from 1963 to 1970 on ZDF and was one of its first programs. Each episode began with a tracking shot through an unspecified crime museum, stopping at one of the displays, whose story was then told. Each episode was between 60 and 75 minutes long and featured different actors as the criminal commissioner. The best known was Erik Ode, who in 1969 moved to Der Kommissar, appearing in 97 episodes. The theme music of the series was written by German composer Martin Böttcher, who also composed the complete scores for five episodes.
How many seasons does Das Kriminalmuseum have?
Das Kriminalmuseum comprises 7 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Das Kriminalmuseum?
Key cast members in Das Kriminalmuseum include Reinhard Glemnitz.
Who created or directed Das Kriminalmuseum?
Das Kriminalmuseum was developed and directed by Helmut Ashley.
