The Copper(1958)
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The Copper Synopsis
Otto Friedrich Dennert is a celebrated veteran of the Essen police force. While investigating a series of killings of women he reaches retirement age. The case is taken over by a new team, including Dennert's son Harry. Convinced that they have arrested the wrong person, Dennert begins investigating by himself with assistance from the criminal underworld.
The Copper (1958) is a crime and thriller film directed by Eugen York, released on March 20, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Hans Albers, Hansjörg Felmy, Susanne Cramer and Horst Frank. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Eugen York
- Writers:
- Curt J. Braun
- Producers:
- Kurt Ulrich
- Cinematographer:
- Ekkehard Kyrath
- Composer:
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Production:
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
The Copper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hans Albers
as Otto Friedrich Dennert
Hansjörg Felmy
as Harry Dennert
- Susanne Cramer
Susanne Cramer
as Ursula Brandt
Horst Frank
as Josef Schmitz
Mady Rahl
as Toni
Werner Peters
as Mücke
Siegfried Lowitz
as Dr.Schreiber
Maria Sebaldt
as Kriminalassistentin
Ernst Stankovski
as Willi Goede
Agnes Windeck
as Frau Schmitz
Carsta Löck
Reinhard Kolldehoff
as Willy
Key crew
Directed by Eugen York, written by Curt J. Braun, produced by Kurt Ulrich.
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The Copper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Copper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Copper online?
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The Copper (1958) is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Copper?
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The main cast of The Copper (1958) includes Hans Albers, Hansjörg Felmy, Susanne Cramer, Horst Frank and Mady Rahl. The film was directed by Eugen York. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Copper released?
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The Copper was released on March 20, 1958 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Copper worth watching?
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The Copper (1958) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.