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Release Year1972
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Drama, Crime
Votes8
DirectorHelmut Nitzschke, Gerhard Klein
WritersWolfgang Kohlhaase, Helmut Nitzschke, Gerhard Klein
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Zernik Murder Case
About The Zernik Murder Case
After meeting the woman on the train Erwin Retzmann kills her in the forest.
Directed by Helmut Nitzschke, Gerhard Klein, The Zernik Murder Case leans on a strong ensemble — Kurt Böwe, Agnes Kraus, Rolf Hoppe — 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 mystery titles of 1972.
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