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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
A strange, red circle appears on the neck of a man saved from the guillotine. What is its mysterious meaning? Tragically, it turns out to be something of a family curse, as each generation thereafter bears the same sign, which in turn leads to blackmail and murder.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
Where to watch
Not streaming in United States. Where it is:
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 30 min
Shorter than most thrillers, −14 min on the typical 104
typical 10490Half of all thrillers run 94–118 min.
Reach
Streams in 3 countries, rent or buy in 2 more
Released
1960
March 2, 1960
66 years ago
Genres
ThrillerCrimeLanguage
German
Original language
Made in
Denmark
Germany
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
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Richard LauffenFelix Marles
Thomas AlderJack Beardmore
Erica BeerMrs. Carlyle
Edith MillLady Doringham
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Directing · 1
- Jürgen Roland Director
Writing · 3
- Egon Eis Screenplay
- Wolfgang Menge Screenplay
- Edgar Wallace Novel
Production · 1
- Preben Philipsen Producer
Camera · 2
- Heinz Pehlke Director of Photography
- Wolfgang Treu Camera Operator
Editing · 1
- Margot Jahn Editor
Sound · 2
- Willy Mattes Original Music Composer
- Knud Kristensen Sound
Art · 1
- Erik Aaes Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Lilo Hagen Costume Design
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