Jailbreak in Hamburg(1971)
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Jailbreak in Hamburg Synopsis
The dangerous violent criminal Willy Jensen flees from a prison in Hamburg and seeks shelter at his brother Heinz' apartment. Heinz, an honest taxi-driver, believes in his innocence and helps him - until Willy kills another man in a robbery. After an argument Willy takes his wife Vera, who now lives with Heinz, as hostage on his further flight from the police. Heinz feels responsible for his brother and trails him, which makes it look to the police as if he's helping his brother.
Jailbreak in Hamburg (1971) is a crime and thriller film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, released on October 14, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Horst Frank, Christiane Krüger, Heinz Reincke and Klaus Schwarzkopf. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Wolfgang Staudte
- Writers:
- Fred Denger, George Hurdalek
- Producers:
- Heinz Willeg
- Cinematographer:
- Giorgio Tonti
- Composer:
- Peter Schirmann
- Production:
- Allianz, Terra-Filmkunst
- Status:
- Released
Jailbreak in Hamburg Cast & Crew
Main cast
Horst Frank
as Willy Jensen
Christiane Krüger
as Vera Jensen
Heinz Reincke
as Heinz Jensen
Klaus Schwarzkopf
as Kommissar Knudsen
Andrea Rau
as Maggy
- Sigurd Fitzek
Sigurd Fitzek
as Timpe
Heidy Bohlen
as Lilliane Berndorf
Ulrich Beiger
as Berndorf
- Gerhard Bormann
Gerhard Bormann
as Löffler
- Ingeburg Kanstein
Ingeburg Kanstein
as Polizistin Fiedler
Horst Hesslein
as Jimmy
Harry Wolff
as Mann
Key crew
Directed by Wolfgang Staudte, written by Fred Denger and George Hurdalek, produced by Heinz Willeg.
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Jailbreak in Hamburg Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 9 ratings.
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Jailbreak in Hamburg – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jailbreak in Hamburg online?
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Jailbreak in Hamburg (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Jailbreak in Hamburg?
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The main cast of Jailbreak in Hamburg (1971) includes Horst Frank, Christiane Krüger, Heinz Reincke, Klaus Schwarzkopf and Andrea Rau. The film was directed by Wolfgang Staudte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jailbreak in Hamburg released?
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Jailbreak in Hamburg was released on October 14, 1971 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Jailbreak in Hamburg worth watching?
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Jailbreak in Hamburg (1971) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 9 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.