The Tell-Tale Heart(1979)
Das verräterische Herz
The Tell-Tale Heart Synopsis
A man is sitting in a padded cell. He remembers how he got there. Munich in the run-up to Christmas: The loner roams the city, has abnormal ideas when looking at the most harmless things and wants to turn his perverse fantasies into reality. To do this, he chooses an old man whom he happens to see in a shop. He perfectly plans a perfidious, cruel murder.
The Tell-Tale Heart (1979) is a tv movie and horror film directed by Karl-Heinz Kramberg, released on December 27, 1979 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Hans Clarin and Ferdy Mayne. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Karl-Heinz Kramberg
- Writers:
- Edgar Allan Poe, Karl-Heinz Kramberg
- Producers:
- Jakob Hausmann, Manfred Korytowski
- Production:
- BR
- Status:
- Released
The Tell-Tale Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Karl-Heinz Kramberg, written by Edgar Allan Poe and Karl-Heinz Kramberg, produced by Jakob Hausmann and Manfred Korytowski.
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The Tell-Tale Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Tell-Tale Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tell-Tale Heart online?
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Who stars in The Tell-Tale Heart?
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The main cast of The Tell-Tale Heart (1979) includes Hans Clarin and Ferdy Mayne. The film was directed by Karl-Heinz Kramberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tell-Tale Heart released?
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The Tell-Tale Heart was released on December 27, 1979 and runs for 1h.
Is The Tell-Tale Heart worth watching?
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The Tell-Tale Heart (1979) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.