The Sinister Monk(1965)
Der unheimliche Mönch
The Sinister Monk Synopsis
A hooded serial killer finds a novel way to murder his victims--he lashes them to death with a whip. The police try to track him down before any more murders occur.
The Sinister Monk (1965) is a crime, thriller and mystery film directed by Harald Reinl, released on December 17, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Karin Dor, Harald Leipnitz, Siegfried Lowitz and Siegfried Schürenberg. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Harald Reinl
- Writers:
- Edgar Wallace, Harald G. Petersson
- Producers:
- Preben Philipsen, Horst Wendlandt
- Cinematographer:
- Ernst W. Kalinke
- Composer:
- Peter Thomas
- Production:
- Rialto Film
- Status:
- Released
The Sinister Monk (1965) Trailer
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The Sinister Monk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karin Dor
as Gwendolin
Harald Leipnitz
as Inspector Bratt
Siegfried Lowitz
as Sir Richard
Siegfried Schürenberg
as Sir John
Ilse Steppat
as Lady Patricia
Dieter Eppler
as Sir William
Hartmut Reck
as Ronny
- Kurt Waitzmann
Kurt Waitzmann
as Cunning
Rudolf Schündler
as Alfons Short
Kurd Pieritz
as Monsieur d'Arol
Uta Levka
as Lola
Dunja Rajter
as Dolores
Key crew
Directed by Harald Reinl, written by Edgar Wallace and Harald G. Petersson, produced by Preben Philipsen and Horst Wendlandt.
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The Sinister Monk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Sinister Monk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sinister Monk online?
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The Sinister Monk (1965) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sinister Monk?
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The main cast of The Sinister Monk (1965) includes Karin Dor, Harald Leipnitz, Siegfried Lowitz, Siegfried Schürenberg and Ilse Steppat. The film was directed by Harald Reinl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sinister Monk released?
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The Sinister Monk was released on December 17, 1965 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Sinister Monk worth watching?
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The Sinister Monk (1965) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 32 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.
Is there a trailer for The Sinister Monk?
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