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Release Year1945
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes3
DirectorJosef von Báky
WritersThea von Harbou
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsVia Mala
About Via Mala
In a mountain village a deranged alcoholic who routinely beats his wife and kids goes missing. Though everyone in the village is glad to see him gone, an investigation begins.
Directed by Josef von Báky, Via Mala leans on a strong ensemble — Karin Hardt, Hilde Körber, Viktor Staal — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1945.
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