A mysterious call summons Joe Newman to Bavaria in search of the father he believed dead for 20 years.
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Cast
| Stanley Baker | ... |
Joe Newman
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Georgina Ward | ... |
Maria Wienewski
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| Peter Cushing | ... |
Dr. Peter von Brecht
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| Mai Zetterling | ... |
Lisa Deutsch
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| Eric Portman | ... |
Inspector Hofmeister
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| Niall MacGinnis | ... |
Brenner
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| Nigel Green | ... |
Sgt. Hirsch
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| Barbara Everest | ... |
Martha Gelman
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| Harold Scott | ... |
Professor Gustav Schiller
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| Martin Boddey | ... |
Policeman with Dog (uncredited)
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Alfred Burke | ... |
Heinrich (uncredited)
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Danny Grover | ... |
Karel Eisler (uncredited)
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George Herbert | ... |
Raditsky (uncredited)
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| John Longden | ... |
Munch (uncredited)
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Fred McNaughton | ... |
Ticket Inspector (uncredited)
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| James Ottaway | ... |
Rahn-Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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Miriam Pritchett | ... |
Fat Lady on Train (uncredited)
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Bob Ryan | ... |
Otto (uncredited)
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| Ivor Salter | ... |
Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
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Anthony Sheppard | ... |
Second Policeman (uncredited)
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Frank Sieman | ... |
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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Maya Sorell | ... |
Minna the Maid (uncredited)
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| Larry Taylor | ... |
Ernst (uncredited)
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Mela White | ... |
Helga (uncredited)
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| Brian Wilde | ... |
Cemetery Superintendent (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Exhumation Worker (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Quentin Lawrence | ||
Written by
| Lewis Greifer | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Louis Marks | ... | (screenplay) |
| Lewis Greifer | ... | (from an original by) |
Produced by
| Norman Williams | ... | producer |
Music by
| Philip Green | ||
Cinematography by
| Stephen Dade | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Jympson | ||
Editorial Department
| Timothy Gee | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Ron Pope | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Scott MacGregor | ... | (as Scott Macgregor) |
Makeup Department
| Doris Pollard | ... | hairdresser |
| Freddie Williamson | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| John Pellatt | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Porter | ... | assistant director (as Bob Porter) |
Sound Department
| Leonard Bulkley | ... | sound recordist (as William Bulkley) |
| Stephen Dalby | ... | sound supervisor |
| Mike Hopkins | ... | sound editor (as Michael Hopkins) |
| Timothy Gee | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Winbolt | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jackie Cummins | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Anthony Mendleson | ... | Miss Zetterling's dresses designed by |
Location Management
| Karl Helmer | ... | location manager: German |
| Robert Porter | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Philip Green | ... | conductor |
| George Malcolm | ... | musician: at the harpsichord |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gladys Goldsmith | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
Distributors
- British Lion Film Corporation (1963) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Goldstone Film Enterprises (1967) (United States) (theatrical)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Network (2022) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Severin Films (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray) (2k restoration) (on 'Cushing Curiosities' box set.)
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Storyline
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Joe Newman, a naturalised Briton, is telephoned by his German father, whom he believed long dead, at the same time as a funeral is taking place in Bavaria - with his father's name on the coffin. His investigation in Bavaria reveals startling facts and the obstruction he meets makes him suspect foul play. Written by letterboxd |
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| Taglines | The mystery of the century explodes!..An espionage hunt across sinister post-war Europe! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Nigel Green had also acted in the 1959 TV Serial "The Man Who Finally Died (1959)." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Peter Cushing on 'The Man Who Finally Died' (1963 Film) (2022). See more » |
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Joe Newman:
Any messages for me? Rahn-Hotel Manager: Message, sir? Joe Newman: From a man called Deutsch Rahn-Hotel Manager: Deutsch... I don't think anyone of that... It wouldn't be Kurt Deutsch, would it? Joe Newman: Yes, it would... why? Rahn-Hotel Manager: But, he's dead. I'm very sorry sir. Joe Newman: When did he die? Rahn-Hotel Manager: Last week. You hadn't heard? Joe Newman: No. I heard he died 20 years ago. See more » |