The Secret of the Black Trunk(1962)
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The Secret of the Black Trunk Synopsis
A series of knife murders have an odd feature about them; the victims find that their luggage has been packed for them just before their deaths. Scotland Yard investigates, and discover that the murders are linked to an addictive drug called Mescadrine.
The Secret of the Black Trunk (1962) is a crime and thriller film directed by Werner Klingler, released on February 23, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Joachim Hansen, Senta Berger, Hans Reiser and Peter Carsten. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Klingler
- Writers:
- Gustav Kampendonk, Bryan Edgar Wallace
- Producers:
- Artur Brauner
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Angst
- Composer:
- Gert Wilden
- Production:
- CCC Filmkunst
- Status:
- Released
The Secret of the Black Trunk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joachim Hansen
as Inspektor Robert Finch
Senta Berger
as Susan Brown
Hans Reiser
as Humphrey Curtis, Schriftsteller
Peter Carsten
as Ponko, ein Bettler
Chris Howland
as Arnold Wickerley
Helga Sommerfeld
as Lissy
Leonard Steckel
as Dr. Daniel Bransby, Arzt
Stanislav Ledinek
as Kudernacz
Elfriede Irrall
as Diana
- Kurt Waitzmann
Kurt Waitzmann
as Geschäftsführer der Soho-Bar
- Hans W. Hamacher
Hans W. Hamacher
as Sergeant Cannings
- Heinrich Gies
Heinrich Gies
as Ellison, Chefinspektor
Key crew
Directed by Werner Klingler, written by Gustav Kampendonk and Bryan Edgar Wallace, produced by Artur Brauner.
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The Secret of the Black Trunk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Secret of the Black Trunk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret of the Black Trunk online?
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The Secret of the Black Trunk (1962) 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 Secret of the Black Trunk?
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The main cast of The Secret of the Black Trunk (1962) includes Joachim Hansen, Senta Berger, Hans Reiser, Peter Carsten and Chris Howland. The film was directed by Werner Klingler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret of the Black Trunk released?
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The Secret of the Black Trunk was released on February 23, 1962 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Secret of the Black Trunk worth watching?
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The Secret of the Black Trunk (1962) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 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.