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Roots of Evil

Original title: Die Brut des Bösen
  • 19791979
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
338
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POPULARITY
110,104
22,188
Roots of Evil (1979)
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An action film directed by Christian Anders and Antonio Tarruella.An action film directed by Christian Anders and Antonio Tarruella.An action film directed by Christian Anders and Antonio Tarruella.
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
338
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
110,104
22,188
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Directors
      • Christian Anders
      • Antonio Tarruella
    • Writer
      • Christian Anders
    • Stars
      • Christian Anders
      • Maribel Martín
      • Dunja Rajter
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    • Directors
      • Christian Anders
      • Antonio Tarruella
    • Writer
      • Christian Anders
    • Stars
      • Christian Anders
      • Maribel Martín
      • Dunja Rajter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info

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    Christian Anders
    • Frank Mertens
    Maribel Martín
    Maribel Martín
    • Ingrid
    • (as Maribel Martin)
    Dunja Rajter
    • Cora Ramada
    Deep Roy
    Deep Roy
    • Van Bullock
    Fernando Bilbao
    Fernando Bilbao
    • Komo
    • (as Fred Harris)
    Ria Kemp
    • Guest Star
    Wolfgang Schütte
    • Thomas
    • (as Wolfgang Schutte)
    José María Guía
    • O'Blonski
    • (as Jose Ma. Guia)
    Ichimi
    • Takimura
    • (as Ishimi)
    Fernando Hilbeck
    Fernando Hilbeck
    • 1st Inspector
    Carl Rapp
    • 2nd Inspector
    Robert Case
    • 3rd Inspector
    • (as Roberto Case)
    Cris Huerta
    • Sumo
    • (as Chris Huertas)
    Yasuhito Ishikawa
    • Ting
    Hideaki Gennai
    • Cheng
    José Luis Chinchilla
    • Karate Fighter
    • (as José L. Martínez Chinchilla)
    Vicente del Águila
    • Karate Fighter
    José Panizo
    • Karate Fighter
    • Directors
      • Christian Anders
      • Antonio Tarruella
    • Writer
      • Christian Anders
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Van Bullock's car in the movie, a Rolls Royce, was in fact Christian Anders' own car and "M-HM 1634" his original license/number plate. The "M" stands for Munich, the town he was living at the time in Germany.
    • Goofs
      WHen entering Bullock's room Frank accidentally breaks a vase with his arm. However in the next shot a much bigger and more colorful vase is standing on the same spot.
    • Quotes

      Frank Mertens: [Grabs Van Bullock by the throat] Van Bullock! You disgraced my name!

      Van Bullock: Arrrgh! Komo!

      Komo: [Grabs Mertens] What you want?

      [Mertens slaps Komo, and they fight a little while, until Komo finally grabs Mertens firmly]

      Van Bullock: Hahaha, throw him out, Komo! Throw him out! Just throw that bastard out!

      [Komo throws Mertens out of the window]

    • Alternate versions
      In the English version Komo is castrated, whereas in the German one he is not.
    • Connections
      Featured in Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten: Die Brut des Bösen (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Dead End
      Written by Christian Anders, Arranged by José Luis Navarro
      Sung by Christian Anders, with Madrid-Sound-Orchester

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Excellent Kung Fu Mystery Action Movie from Top Singer.
    Christian Anders one of Germany's greatest singer/songwriters of melodious smooth pop ballads , here makes his directorial debut to superb effect.

    Unlike previous ignorant tasteless comments from s.kahrs this movie delivers both action, mystery, romance and suspense to keep the viewer spellbound.

    Anders always uses a professional quality approach to his singing , acting and directing he finds loud garbage rock/metal/punk/hip hop drugged up noisy "music" utterly repulsive and delivers high class pop music and film thrills for millions to enjoy.

    A high quality intense thrilling film.
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    30
    • worldlaw1
    • Dec 17, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 16, 1979 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Brut des Bösen
    • Filming locations
      • Madrid, Spain
    • Production company
      • Leo Kemkes
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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