Anschlag auf Schweda
Storyline & Plot Summary
The student Hans Kessler is suspected of having murdered the banker Hergotin, who has been found dead in his hotel in Zurich. When a search is launched for an unknown woman, who was seen in the hotel at the time of the murder, Hans suddenly confesses to the deed. The prosecution is headed by Schweda and Hans is sentenced to fifteen years in prison. Only afterwards does Regine, Hans' sister, find out about the events. She is convinced that her brother is innocent and is covering for the actual murderer.
Production Details
Cast
Marianne Hoppe
Regine Kessler
Eugen Klöpfer
Clavel
Grethe Weiser
Mia Gunst
Ernst Legal
Hotelier Sutter
Ernst Behmer
Der Varietédirektor
Paul Mederow
Der Sanatoriumsarzt in Davos
Walter Ladengast
Hans Kessler
Walter Janssen
Inglin
Josef Dahmen
Bühnenarbeiter
Georg A. Profé
Gast
Peter Voß
Schweda
Hanna Waag
Marion
Ernst Rotmund
Der Kriminalkommissär
Franz Zimmermann
Peter Buchecker
Armin Schweizer
Der Hotelportier
Arnim Suessenguth
Twelvetree
Gerti Ober
Fräulein Schober
Gertrud Wolle
Gast im Hotel
Marietta Olly
Baronin
Hans Henninger
Ein anderer Hotelgast
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.