Scotland Yard Superintendent Cooper-Smith investigates the suspicious looking Emberday estate where the Emberday family and an order of nuns reside.Scotland Yard Superintendent Cooper-Smith investigates the suspicious looking Emberday estate where the Emberday family and an order of nuns reside.Scotland Yard Superintendent Cooper-Smith investigates the suspicious looking Emberday estate where the Emberday family and an order of nuns reside.
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- TriviaAlthough mentioned in some German Edgar Wallace books, Terry-Thomas did not appear in this movie as "Thompson", neither in the original English nor in the German version of it. The role was played by Allan Cuthbertson.
- Quotes
[the simple-minded Luke has caught Sophie snooping on the estate's grounds]
Luke Emberday: Mommy, look what I've found. Isn't she pretty?
Livia Emberday: Yes, very pretty - but there's no time to play now. You can play with her later.
Luke Emberday: Oh, Mommy!
[two goons grab the screaming Sophie and drag her away]
- ConnectionsReferenced in Lukas: Mann und Maus (1998)
On paper it really sounds like this film will be a disaster as there's a great deal of little subplots and characters; yet somehow, the story comes together and despite a few moments of confusion; actually is quite coherent. The style of the film is great; director Cyril Frankel delivers a great colour scheme and the look of the film really suits its wayward plot line. The acting is very decent too, and the film features a standout performance from Stewart Granger in the lead role. It's clear that the film is not meant to be taken entirely seriously, and this is to its benefit as a truly serious tone would have ruined it. There's plenty to chuckle at in this movie! The atmosphere is great and the monastery at the centre of the movie provides some nice locations for the action to take place in. The murder scenes are not gory, but they are entertaining to watch - the final one is not to be missed! Overall, the Krimi genre on the whole certainly takes a bit of getting used to but it's great fun and this film is no exception. Highly recommended viewing!
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- Tajna bele opatice
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- Budget
- DEM 4,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1