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Der Hammermörder

1990Movie1 h 30 min

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

This TV-Movie is based on real events that took place in southern Germany in the mid 80's. A policeman tries to build a house for his family while he experiences financial troubles; everything goes tragically wrong from then on.

Good for

Thought-provoking
Adults
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Skip it if

You want something to laugh at
You need an uplifting mood
You want fast pacing
Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by: Bernd Schadewald
Written by: Fred Breinersdorfer
Produced by: Ingeborg Janiczek
Music by: Ingfried Hoffmann

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Facts

January 1, 1990 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: January 1, 1990
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Crime, Drama
Original language: German
Made in: Germany

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Der Hammermörder worth watching?"

Questions about Der Hammermörder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Der Hammermörder worth watching?

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.3).

Will I feel good after watching Der Hammermörder?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Is Der Hammermörder plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Der Hammermörder in English?

German

No, it was made in German.