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Release Year1928
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageDE
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorTheodor Sparkuhl, Adolf Trotz
WritersEmanuel Alfieri, Hans Jacoby
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Hangman
About The Hangman
Prosecutor Leander is known for his heavy-handed and unyielding pleadings, demanding draconian punishments, often even the death penalty, for every accused offender. One day, he will experience first-hand how complex some legal assessments can be. Love and passion, hatred and jealousy can drive even the most righteous people to actions they would never normally commit. Therefore, not everyone who commits a crime is necessarily a criminal.
Directed by Theodor Sparkuhl, Adolf Trotz, The Hangman leans on a strong ensemble — Andrée Lafayette, Bernhard Goetzke, Fritz Kampers — 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 1928.
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