The Vampire of Dusseldorf (1965) Le vampire de Düsseldorf
The Vampire of Dusseldorf (1965)
DVDRip | MKV | 720x438 | x264 @ 1950 Kbps | 86 min | 1,42 Gb
Audio: Français AC3 2.0 @ 384 Kbps | Subs: English, Português, Español
Genre: Adventure, Crime, Thriller
DVDRip | MKV | 720x438 | x264 @ 1950 Kbps | 86 min | 1,42 Gb
Audio: Français AC3 2.0 @ 384 Kbps | Subs: English, Português, Español
Genre: Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Director: Robert Hossein
Writers: Robert Hossein (story), Claude Desailly (story)
Stars: Robert Hossein, Marie-France Pisier, Roger Dutoit
In the 1930s, chaos and misery reign over Düsseldorf as the Nazis begin their campaign of terror. But the city is afflicted by another menace, a serial killer who writes a letter to the police every time he murders a young woman. Who would suspect Peter Kuerten, a man who is so mild and unassuming? His only passion is Anna, a singer in a café, but she ignores him and makes fun of him. One day, Peter meets two young country girls, Paula and Rosa. Not long afterwards, Paula is found dead and Rosa, the prime witness to this murder, is herself killed a few days later. Unaware of Peter's dark exploits, Anna becomes his lover. But then she finds one of the messages he sends to the police…
A major discovery, for me, this one, written, directed and starring, Robert Hossein. Evidently a highly esteemed French actor who played many a romantic lead with the likes of Bardot and Loren, he also played less frivolous parts including thrillers such as Riffifi. Not as prolific at directing, he nevertheless seems to have made several interesting sounding titles that I shall have to look out for. His leading lady here is Marie France Pisier, who also was a very popular artiste in France and amongst other things was in Celine and Julie Go boating and a couple of Bunuel's. Here she plays a very cool and attractive cabaret singer, complete with top hat and whip. Her scenes in the nightclub are most effective as is the whole film. Based on a true story of a Dusseldorf serial killer, the sleazy back streets here are actually Madrid and the b/w cinematography throughout is a joy. Extremely well performed by all concerned and very competently directed, this is a highly recommended film.
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The Vampire of Dusseldorf (1965) Le vampire de Düsseldorf
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