The Secret of the Red Orchid(1962)
Das Rätsel der roten Orchidee
The Secret of the Red Orchid Synopsis
Rival gangsters from Chicago move to London and attempt to extort money from rich Britons.
The Secret of the Red Orchid (1962) is a crime, thriller and mystery film directed by Helmut Ashley, released on March 1, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Christopher Lee, Adrian Hoven, Marisa Mell and Pinkas Braun. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Helmut Ashley
- Writers:
- Edgar Wallace, Egon Eis
- Producers:
- Horst Wendlandt
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Xaver Lederle
- Composer:
- Peter Thomas
- Production:
- Rialto Film
- Status:
- Released
The Secret of the Red Orchid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Lee
as Capt. Allerman
Adrian Hoven
as Insp. Weston
Marisa Mell
as Lilian Ranger
Pinkas Braun
as Edwin
Christiane Nielsen
as Cora Minelli
Eric Pohlmann
as Kerkie Minelli
Fritz Rasp
as Tanner
Wolfgang Büttner
as Chiefinsp. Tetley
Herbert A. E. Böhme
as Oberst Drood
Günther Jerschke
as Mr. Shelby
Klaus Kinski
as Steve
Eddi Arent
as Parker
Key crew
Directed by Helmut Ashley, written by Edgar Wallace and Egon Eis, produced by Horst Wendlandt.
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The Secret of the Red Orchid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Secret of the Red Orchid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret of the Red Orchid online?
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The Secret of the Red Orchid (1962) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Secret of the Red Orchid?
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The main cast of The Secret of the Red Orchid (1962) includes Christopher Lee, Adrian Hoven, Marisa Mell, Pinkas Braun and Christiane Nielsen. The film was directed by Helmut Ashley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret of the Red Orchid released?
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The Secret of the Red Orchid was released on March 1, 1962 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Secret of the Red Orchid worth watching?
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The Secret of the Red Orchid (1962) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.