Storyline

In the mid-1950s, mayor Zwischenzahl is killed on the day of his inauguration in a West German town. The killer is Ruth Bodenheim, a Jewish woman, who wanted to avenge the death of her parents. Zwischenzahl, a former SA member, was apparently involved in the deportation of her parents to a concentration camp during the war. Ruth cannot bear the horrible events and the death of her parents and wants to open the eyes of the town′s residents.

Key Information

Director Joachim Hasler
Writers Angel Vagenshtain, Walter Janka
Studio DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Rating 7.0/10
Language DE

Cast & Crew

Angelica Domröse

Angelica Domröse

Ruth Bodenheim

Ulrich Thein

Ulrich Thein

Dr. Martin

Jiří Vršťala

Jiří Vršťala

Dr. Hoffmann

Bohumil Šmída

Bohumil Šmída

Dr. Schäure

Siegfried Weiß

Dr. Rotholz

Martin Flörchinger

Martin Flörchinger

Zwischenzahl

Willi Schwabe

Willi Schwabe

Lion

Hans Klering

Hans Klering

Direktor

Antje Ruge

Antje Ruge

Esther

Arno Wyzniewski

Arno Wyzniewski

David

Monika Lennartz

Monika Lennartz

Johanna

Stefan Lisewski

Stefan Lisewski

Steve

Frequently Asked Questions

Chronicle of a Murder was released on February 25, 1965.

The runtime of Chronicle of a Murder is 1h 35m.

Chronicle of a Murder is a Drama movie.

Chronicle of a Murder has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Chronicle of a Murder is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Chronicle of a Murder was directed by Joachim Hasler.

The main cast of Chronicle of a Murder includes Angelica Domröse, Ulrich Thein, Jiří Vršťala.

Chronicle of a Murder is originally in German.