The Murderers Are Among Us (1946)
After returning from a concentration camp, Susanne finds a traumatized ex-soldier living in her apartment in bombed out Berlin. Together the two try to move past their experiences during WWII.
Director: Wolfgang Staudte
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: October 15, 1946
Cast
- Hildegard Knef - Susanne Wallner
- Wilhelm Borchert - Hans Mertens
- Arno Paulsen - Ferdinand Brückner
- Robert Forsch - Gustav Mondschein
- Albert Johannes - Bartholomäus Timm
- Ursula Krieg - Carola Schulz
- Wolfgang Dohnberg - Fritz Knochenhauer
- Erna Sellmer - Mrs. Brückner
- Michael Günther - Herbert Brückner
- Christian Blackwood - Otto Brückner
Screenplay
- Wolfgang Staudte (Screenplay)
Music: Ernst Roters, Ernst Roters
Cinematography: Friedl Behn-Grund, Eugen Klagemann
Editing: Hans Heinrich
Production: Herstellungsgruppe Herbert Uhlich, DEFA
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution
Keywords
destruction of a civilization, berlin, germany, nazi, prisoner of war, squatter, post war germany, revenge, slaughter, rubble, post war, post world war ii, revenge killing, concentration camp survivor, war memories, revenge plot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Murderers Are Among Us about?
- After returning from a concentration camp, Susanne finds a traumatized ex-soldier living in her apartment in bombed out Berlin. Together the two try to move past their experiences during WWII.
- Who directed The Murderers Are Among Us?
- The Murderers Are Among Us was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
- Who stars in The Murderers Are Among Us?
- The Murderers Are Among Us stars Hildegard Knef, Wilhelm Borchert, Arno Paulsen, Robert Forsch, Albert Johannes, Ursula Krieg.
- How long is The Murderers Are Among Us?
- The Murderers Are Among Us has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is The Murderers Are Among Us?
- The Murderers Are Among Us is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
- Where was The Murderers Are Among Us produced?
- The Murderers Are Among Us was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Murderers Are Among Us?
- The themes of The Murderers Are Among Us include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution.