German Grusel (2012)
0h 58m · 16 Nov 2012
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Documentary examines the extraordinary success of the Edgar Wallace series in Germany: the British writer who provided the inspiration for the films was actually out of fashion worldwide in the 1950s - too old-fashioned, too dignified, too boring. Only in Germany was it different, because there was a need to catch up after the end of the Second World War. The National Socialists had banned crime thrillers in general and Edgar Wallace in particular. With a few exceptions, the Edgar Wallace films were therefore the first since the expressionist films...
| Movie ID | 55236 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Oliver Schwehm |
| Main cast | Oliver Kalkofe, Joachim Fuchsberger, Karin Dor, Karin Baal, Tim Bergfelder, Felix Wendlandt, Peter Thomas, Umberto Lenzi |
| Release date | 16 November 2012 |
| Release year | 2012 |
| Language | German |
| Duration | 58 min (0h 58m) |
| Rating | 6.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | ARTE |
Director: Oliver Schwehm
Writers: Oliver Schwehm
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Oliver KalkofeSelf
Joachim FuchsbergerSelf
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Tim BergfelderSelf
Felix WendlandtSelf
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Umberto LenziSelf
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