Cast: Hilde Sessak

Direction Carol Reed

Cast James Mason · Claire Bloom · Hildegard Knef · Geoffrey Toone

Synopsis The Man Between (1953) follows the tale of a young Englishwoman, Susanne Mallison, portrayed by Claire Bloom, who finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue during a visit to post-World War II Berlin. Susanne becomes unwittingly involved with a...

Direction Helmut Weiss

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Karin Himboldt · Hilde Sessak · Erich Ponto

Synopsis The Punch Bowl (1944) follows the story of Hans Pfeiffer and his companions as they enjoy a warm, spiced drink known as "Feuerzangenbowle." As they reminisce about their school days, they realize that Hans never attended a traditional school, leading...

Direction Alfred Vohrer

Cast Joachim Fuchsberger · Heinz Drache · Sophie Hardy · Eddi Arent

Synopsis The Ringer (1964) follows a seemingly upstanding individual who is compelled to eliminate his charming secretary after she uncovers his illicit activities, which involve human trafficking and prostitution. The secretary's sibling, hailing from Australia, arrives to uncover the truth behind...

Direction Kurt Maetzig

Cast Yvonne Merin · Hans-Peter Thielen · Willy A. Kleinau · Hilde Sessak

Synopsis Story of a Young Couple (1952) follows a newlywed pair of actors navigating the complexities of life in Cold War Berlin before the construction of the Berlin Wall. Agnes is stationed in East Berlin for a film project, while her...

Direction Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Siegfried Breuer · Gusti Wolf · Rudolf Prack · Lisa Siebel

Synopsis Orient-Express (1944) finds itself in the heart of a Balkan nation, where the train comes to an abrupt stop. Within one of its compartments, the lifeless body of lawyer Branko is discovered. Commissar Ivanowich is tasked with the daunting job...

Direction Herbert Selpin

Cast Hans Albers · Charlotte Susa · Hans Mierendorff · Hilde Sessak

Direction Heidi Genée

Cast Katerina Jacob · Siemen Rühaak · Hannelore Elsner · Tilo Prückner

Direction Hans H. Zerlett

Cast Karl Ludwig Diehl · Olga Tschechowa · Karin Hardt · Edwin Juergenssen

Synopsis Liebe geht seltsame Wege (1937) unfolds against the backdrop of political turmoil in a South American nation. The story revolves around a captain who, after being condemned to death for alleged treason, manages to flee. His mission is to expose...

Direction Russ Meyer · Albert Zugsmith

Cast Leticia Roman · Miriam Hopkins · Ulli Lommel · Chris Howland

Synopsis Fanny Hill (1964) follows the journey of a naive and attractive young woman named Fanny Hill, who, after the loss of her parents, navigates the challenges of 18th-century London. She quickly secures a position as a chambermaid for the vivacious...

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Hertha Feiler · Hilde Sessak · Hans Sternberg

Synopsis Kleider machen Leute (1940) follows the whimsical journey of Wenzel, a tailor with a penchant for daydreaming. After being dismissed from his job for creating a lavish frock for himself instead of the mayor, Wenzel is permitted to keep the...

Direction Falk Harnack

Cast Erwin Geschonneck · Käthe Braun · Gefion Helmke · Willy A. Kleinau

Synopsis Das Beil von Wandsbek (1950) unfolds in the grim atmosphere of Nazi-era Hamburg, specifically in the notorious Reeperbahn district. Following a heinous crime, the ambitious local leader, who also owns a shipping company, faces a daunting task: he must find...

Direction Kurt Hoffmann

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Karin Himboldt · Lothar Firmans · Harry Liedtke

Direction Leo Menardi

Cast Laura Solari · Massimo Serato · Osvaldo Valenti · Carlo Ninchi

Direction Paul May

Cast Fritz Kampers · Leo Peukert · Charlotte Schellhorn · Fritz Genschow

Synopsis Links der Isar - rechts der Spree (1940) follows the story of Anni, a young woman from Munich, and Alfred, a man from Berlin, who face a significant obstacle when they decide to tie the knot. Anni's father, deeply rooted...

Direction Alfred Vohrer

Cast Horst Tappert · Uschi Glas · Uwe Friedrichsen · Hubert von Meyernick

Synopsis Gorilla Gang (1968) follows the relentless pursuit by Scotland Yard of a cunning criminal organization. This notorious group, known for their ruthless methods, targets unsuspecting individuals and stages their deaths to appear as drowning accidents. The primary motive behind these...

Direction Eugen York

Cast Hansjörg Felmy · Ingmar Zeisberg · Elke Arendt · Ralph Persson

Synopsis Nebelmörder (1964) unfolds in the quiet, picturesque town of Hainsburg, Germany, where a series of chilling murders disrupts the peace. Law enforcement swiftly mobilizes to solve the crimes, leading them to a tight-knit group of young individuals. As the investigation...

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Fritz Rasp · Werner Krauss · Harry Langewisch · Annelies Reinhold