The Violin Case Murders(1965)
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The Violin Case Murders Synopsis
The first film adaptation of Jerry Cotton. FBI agents Jerry Cotton and Phil Decker are tracing a group of six murderers. Disguised as a vagabond Jerry Cotton infiltrates the gang. Kitty, the leader's girlfriend, soon becomes Jerry's most important helper. With her help, he's able to prevent a bomb's explosion in a school. The deadly attack on a rich collector he can not prevent. The gangsters flee with the loot and a hunt to the death begins ...
The Violin Case Murders (1965) is a crime film directed by Fritz Umgelter, released on May 5, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars George Nader, Heinz Weiss, Sylvia Pascal and Helga Schlack. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Fritz Umgelter
- Writers:
- George Hurdalek
- Producers:
- Gyula Trebitsch
- Cinematographer:
- Albert Benitz
- Composer:
- Peter Thomas
- Production:
- Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, Allianz Filmproduktion, Constantin Film
- Status:
- Released
The Violin Case Murders Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Nader
as Jerry Cotton
Heinz Weiss
as Phil Decker
- Sylvia Pascal
Sylvia Pascal
as Kitty Springfield
- Helga Schlack
Helga Schlack
as Helen
Helmut Förnbacher
as Percy
- Hans E. Schons
Hans E. Schons
as Christallo
- Hans Waldherr
Hans Waldherr
as Babe
- Heidi Leupolt
Heidi Leupolt
as Mary Springfield
Richard Münch
as Mr. John High
Philippe Guégan
as Sniff
- Franz Rudnick
Franz Rudnick
- Robert Rathke
Robert Rathke
Key crew
Directed by Fritz Umgelter, written by George Hurdalek, produced by Gyula Trebitsch.
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The Violin Case Murders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Violin Case Murders – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Violin Case Murders?
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The main cast of The Violin Case Murders (1965) includes George Nader, Heinz Weiss, Sylvia Pascal, Helga Schlack and Helmut Förnbacher. The film was directed by Fritz Umgelter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Violin Case Murders released?
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The Violin Case Murders was released on May 5, 1965 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Violin Case Murders worth watching?
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The Violin Case Murders (1965) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.