Cast: Karl Lieffen

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Karl Lieffen. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


One, Two, Three

1961 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast James Cagney · Pamela Tiffin · Horst Buchholz · Arlene Francis

Synopsis One, Two, Three (1961) is a hilarious farce set in the heart of West Berlin during the Cold War era. The story revolves around a high-stakes mission assigned to a Coca-Cola executive, who is tasked with preventing his American boss's...

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8.2

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The Defector

1966 · Movie · 106 min. · France

Direction Raoul Lévy

Cast Montgomery Clift · Hardy Krüger · Roddy McDowall · Macha Méril

Synopsis The Defector (1966) follows Montgomery Cliff in his final cinematic appearance as James Bower, an American physicist on a visit to West Germany. Bower is approached by a dubious CIA operative, Adam, who enlists his help in facilitating the defection...

5.0

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5.0

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Direction Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Cast Raimund Harmstorf · Ulli Bauer · Sky Dumont · Detlev Eckstein

Synopsis Götz von Berlichingen mit der eisernen Hand (1979) follows the tale of a valiant knight, Sir Gotz von Berlichingen, who is deeply committed to his faith and his loyalty to the Emperor. His life takes a dramatic turn when he...

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Jack of Diamonds

1967 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Don Taylor

Cast George Hamilton · Joseph Cotten · Marie Laforêt · Maurice Evans

Synopsis Jack of Diamonds (1967) follows the journey of a skilled apprentice to a renowned cat burglar who finds himself in a predicament. He is persuaded, albeit unwillingly, to collaborate with a less accomplished criminal. Together, they embark on a daring...

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Ship of the Dead

1959 · Movie · 97 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Georg Tressler

Cast Horst Buchholz · Mario Adorf · Helmut Schmid · Alf Marholm

Synopsis Ship of the Dead (1959) follows the journey of Philip Gale, an American sailor who, after a series of missteps, finds himself recruited onto the "Yorikke," a rundown cargo vessel, by Lawski, a Polish stoker. Despite the initial misgivings, Gale...

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The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi

1961 · Movie · 95 min. · Switzerland

Direction Kurt Hoffmann

Cast O.E. Hasse · Johanna von Koczian · Hansjörg Felmy · Martin Held

Synopsis The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (1961) centers around Anastasia (Johanna von Koczian), a woman entangled in a complex web of deceit and betrayal. Her lover, Saint-Claude, a doctor, provides her with a lethal poison, which she uses to eliminate her...

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She Walks by Night

1959 · Movie · 101 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Rudolf Jugert · Hugo Grimaldi

Cast Belinda Lee · Walter Rilla · Karl Lieffen · Claus Wilcke

Synopsis She Walks by Night (1959) is a gripping film that draws inspiration from the real-life story of Rosemarie Nitribitt, a notorious German call girl whose untimely demise sparked a significant media frenzy. The narrative delves into the scandalous events surrounding...

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Heidi (TV)

1968 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Delbert Mann

Cast Jennifer Edwards · Michael Redgrave · Maximilian Schell · Jean Simmons

Synopsis Heidi (TV) (1968) follows the heartwarming journey of a charming young girl who resides with her cantankerous grandfather in the picturesque Swiss Alps. One fateful day, she is taken away and brought to a bustling town to serve as a...

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Direction Franz Peter Wirth

Cast Maximilian Schell · Hans Caninenberg · Wanda Rotha · Dunja Movar

Synopsis Hamlet, Prinz von Dänemark (TV) (1960) follows the tale of Prince Hamlet, who comes back to his stark and simple palace in Denmark to discover that his father has passed away and his uncle Claudius has swiftly wed his mother,...

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Otto - Der Film

1985 · Movie · 85 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Xaver Schwarzenberger · Otto Waalkes

Cast Otto Waalkes · Elisabeth Wiedemann · Sky Dumont · Jessika Cardinahl

Synopsis Otto - Der Film (1985) follows the journey of a young man from East-Frisia who ventures into the bustling city of Hamburg with dreams of success. His primary challenges revolve around two key issues: winning the affection of Silvia, a...

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Direction Rolf Olsen

Cast Erik Schumann · Fritz Wepper · Marianne Hoffmann · Jürgen Drager

Synopsis Trip with the Devil (1967) follows the narrative of a wealthy young heir who engages in the production of LSD for a group of drug dealers. These dealers exploit the drug to manipulate and control young women, who are then...

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The Beggar Student

1956 · Movie · 95 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Werner Jacobs

Cast Gerhard Riedmann · Waltraut Haas · Elma Kazlova · Gunther Philipp

Synopsis The Beggar Student (1956) is a cinematic journey set in Poland around the year 1700, where a tumultuous uprising of students and the landed gentry unfolds. The narrative is intricately woven with complex and convoluted love stories that add depth...

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The Phony American

1961 · Movie · 72 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Ákos Ráthonyi

Cast Christine Kaufmann · Michael Hinz · William Bendix · Ron Randell

Synopsis The Phony American (1961) follows the story of Helmut, a young war orphan who finds himself in a dire situation during the historic Berlin Airlift. Accused of theft, Helmut is confronted with a potential six-year prison sentence. The harshness of...

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