Das Geheimnis der schwarzen Koffer

BR Deutschland 1961/1962 Spielfilm

Summary

Once again, a serial killer is on the loose in London, first packing his victims' suitcases, then killing them with a knife. An inspector from Scotland Yard tries to get to the bottom of the mysterious events and enters a mysterious castle... First attempt by Artur Brauner's production company CCC to emulate the success of the Rialto series of Edgar Wallace thrillers. Adapted from a book by Wallace's son Bryan.

Other film adaptations:
"Der Todesrächer von Soho", 1972, Jess Franco.

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Shoot

    • 17.11.1961 - 22.12.1961: Berlin; CCC-Studios Berlin-Spandau
Duration:
2330 m, 85 min
Format:
35mm, 1:1,66
Video/Audio:
s/w, Mono
Censorship/Age rating:

FSK-Prüfung (DE): 08.02.1962, 27272, ab 16 Jahre / nicht feiertagsfrei

Screening:

Kinostart (DE): 23.02.1962

Titles

  • Originaltitel (DE) Das Geheimnis der schwarzen Koffer
  • Arbeitstitel Ein Toter packt die Koffer
  • Arbeitstitel Das Schloß des Grauens
  • Arbeitstitel Das Schloß des Schreckens

Versions

Original

Duration:
2330 m, 85 min
Format:
35mm, 1:1,66
Video/Audio:
s/w, Mono
Censorship/Age rating:

FSK-Prüfung (DE): 08.02.1962, 27272, ab 16 Jahre / nicht feiertagsfrei

Screening:

Kinostart (DE): 23.02.1962