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Release Year1975
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorOttokar Runze
WritersOttokar Runze
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKnife in the Back
About Knife in the Back
At night, a violent confrontation between a pimp and a Greek guest worker takes place on Hamburg's Reeperbahn, resulting in the latter's death. In the subsequent trial before a jury, contradictory statements make it difficult to decide whether this was an intentional act or an accident.
Directed by Ottokar Runze, Knife in the Back leans on a strong ensemble — Hans Brenner, Karl-Heinz Vosgerau, Hellmut Lange — 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 drama titles of 1975.
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