The Undertaker

7.2 (14 votes)• 2013• 60m•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

A detective leaves the force to take over the family business as an undertaker at the same time as he is being investigated for murder. His close encounters with corpses and his earlier police training lead him to see things some of his ex-colleagues miss and he investigates the crimes he encounters in an unofficial capacity often to the dismay of the official police.

Production Details

Languages: German

Director: Markus Welter

Starring Cast: Mike Müller, Barbara Terpoorten, Reto Stalder, Samuel Streiff, Suly Röthlisberger, Martin Ostermeier

Cast

Mike Müller

Luc Conrad

Barbara Terpoorten

Anna-Maria Giovanoli

Reto Stalder

Fabio Testi

Samuel Streiff

Reto Dörig

Suly Röthlisberger

Erika Bürgisser

Martin Ostermeier

Dr. Alois Semmelweis

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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