Knife in the Back

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1975 · 97 min · Drama · TMDB 10.0/10

Overview

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

Cast

• Hans Brenner — Hans Eder
• Karl-Heinz Vosgerau — Werner
• Hellmut Lange — Untersuchungsrichter
• Fritz Hollenbeck — Verteidiger
• Barbara Valentin — Prostituierte