The Black Sheep(1960)
Das schwarze Schaf
The Black Sheep Synopsis
Father Brown starts solving crimes, much to the annoyance of his housekeeper, the police and especially his bishop, who is not amused by a priest playing detective.
The Black Sheep (1960) is a comedy and crime film directed by Helmut Ashley, released on December 19, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Heinz Rühmann, Karl Schönböck, Maria Sebaldt and Siegfried Lowitz. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Helmut Ashley
- Writers:
- Gilbert Keith Chesterton, István Békeffy, Hans Jacoby
- Producers:
- Utz Utermann
- Cinematographer:
- Erich Claunigk
- Composer:
- Martin Böttcher
- Production:
- Bavaria-Filmkunst, Bavaria Film
- Status:
- Released
The Black Sheep Cast & Crew
Main cast
Heinz Rühmann
as Pater Brown
Karl Schönböck
as Theaterdirektor Scarletti
Maria Sebaldt
as Gloria Scarletti
Siegfried Lowitz
as Flambeau
Lina Carstens
as Mrs. Smith
Fritz Rasp
as Lord Kingsley
Hans Leibelt
as James Conelly
Johannes Buzalski
as Bühnenarbeiter
Herbert Tiede
as Inspector Graven
Friedrich Domin
as Bischof
Gernot Duda
as Barnes
- Rosel Schäfer
Rosel Schäfer
as Mrs. Flambeau
Key crew
Directed by Helmut Ashley, written by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, István Békeffy and Hans Jacoby, produced by Utz Utermann.
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The Black Sheep Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 35 ratings.
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The Black Sheep – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Sheep online?
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Who stars in The Black Sheep?
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The main cast of The Black Sheep (1960) includes Heinz Rühmann, Karl Schönböck, Maria Sebaldt, Siegfried Lowitz and Lina Carstens. 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 Black Sheep released?
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The Black Sheep was released on December 19, 1960 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Black Sheep worth watching?
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The Black Sheep (1960) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.