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Jan Hendriks
Jan Hendriks (6 December 1928 – 13 December 1991) was a German film actor. He appeared in more than 80 films on screen and TV between 1950 and 1985. In 1952 he won the German Film Award as Best Male Newcomer. Between 1977–1985 he co-starred in the TV-crime-serial ''The Old Fox''. He died in Berlin, Germany, aged 63. Selected filmography * ''Der Engel mit dem Saitenspiel'' (1944) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''The Green Salon'' (1944) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''Anna Alt'' (1945) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''The Big Lift'' (1950) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' Dark Eyes'' (1951) - Jan Krapp * ''The Sinful Border'' (1951) - Laszlo * ''The Sergeant's Daughter'' (1952) - Leutnant Christian von Lauffen * '' Queen of the Arena'' (1952) - Tonio, Artist * '' Wedding Bells'' (1954) - Philip Harding * ''The Angel with the Flaming Sword'' (1954) - Freddy * ''Heimweh nach Deutschland'' (1954) - Erik Olsen * ''Homesick for Germany'' (1954) - Dr. Michelsen * ''The Barrings'' (1955) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berlin
Berlin ( , ) is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.7 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits. One of Germany's sixteen constituent states, Berlin is surrounded by the State of Brandenburg and contiguous with Potsdam, Brandenburg's capital. Berlin's urban area, which has a population of around 4.5 million, is the second most populous urban area in Germany after the Ruhr. The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region has around 6.2 million inhabitants and is Germany's third-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhine-Main regions. Berlin straddles the banks of the Spree, which flows into the Havel (a tributary of the Elbe) in the western borough of Spandau. Among the city's main topographical features are the many lakes in the western and southeastern boroughs formed by the Spree, Havel and Dahme, the largest of which is Lake Müggelsee. Due to its l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Green Devils Of Monte Cassino
''The Green Devils of Monte Cassino'' (german: Die grünen Teufel von Monte Cassino) is a 1958 French–German war film directed by Harald Reinl and starring Dieter Eppler, Joachim Fuchsberger, Antje Geerk and Ewald Balser.Bock & Bergfelder p. 389 The film is a fictional love story framed by actual historic events surrounding the Battle of Monte Cassino and the evacuation of its stores of art treasures. The title refers to the nickname of the ''Fallschirmjäger'', the German Luftwaffe's paratroopers. Plot summary Summer, 1943. After long and arduous duty at the Eastern Front, the 1st Fallschirmjägerdivision is dropped off by parachute at Avignon for recuperation. Several paratroopers are injured during the jump, including Oberjäger Karl Christiansen, a former infantry Fähnrich who detests the war and was demoted for refusing to execute a captured enemy soldier. At the hospital he meets Inge, a nurse, and the two fall in love. However, Reiter, an Oberleutnant of the divisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waiting Room To The Beyond
''Waiting Room to the Beyond'' (german: Wartezimmer zum Jenseits and also known as ''Mark of the Tortoise'') is a 1964 German thriller film directed by Alfred Vohrer and starring Hildegard Knef. Cast * Hildegard Knef as Lorelli * Götz George as Donald 'Don' Micklem * Richard Münch as Mario Orlandi di Alsconi * Heinz Reincke as Inspektor Dickes * Carl Lange as Crantor * Pinkas Braun as Felix * Adelheid Seeck as Lady Helen Bradley * Hans Paetsch as Sir Cyrus Bradley * Jan Hendriks as Carlos * Klaus Kinski as Shapiro * Hans Clarin Hans Clarin (14 September 1929 – 28 August 2005) was a German actor. He became a well-known voice actor of characters in children audio plays, particularly the kobold ''Pumuckl'' (including its TV and cinematic film adaptations), the German voic ... as Harry Mason References External links * 1964 films 1960s crime thriller films German crime thriller films West German films 1960s German-language films German black-and-white films Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Squeaker (1963 Film)
''The Squeaker'' (german: Der Zinker) is a 1963 West German-French crime film directed by Alfred Vohrer and starring Heinz Drache. It was part of a very successful series of German films based on the writings of Edgar Wallace and adapted from the 1927 novel of the same name. Plot Both Scotland Yard and the criminal community of London are trying to discover the identity of "the Squealer". This mysterious fence forces criminals to sell him their wares for a pittance. When some object, he "squeals" to the police. Those who oppose him are ruthlessly killed, preferably by means of the poison of the Black Mamba. Inspector Elford of Scotland Yard investigates and he has plenty of suspects. The trail leads to the strange Mr. Sutton, owner of a zoological store that also carries predators and poisonous snakes. During his investigation, Elford meets Mrs. Mulford, an older lady who tries to help ex-convicts, and Beryl, her niece, who writes crime stories and works as a court reporter. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stahlnetz
''Stahlnetz'' was a German police procedural television series with many similarities to '' Dragnet'' running from 1958 to 1968, and from 1999 to 2003. See also * Episodes ''Stahlnetz'' 1958-1968 *List of German television series The following is a list of television series produced in Germany: Current Drama * ''4 Blocks'' (TNT Serie, 2017–2019) * ''Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei'' ( RTL, 1996–present) * ''Babylon Berlin'' (Sky 1 & ARD, 2017–presen ... External links * German crime television series 1950s German police procedural television series 1960s German police procedural television series 1990s German police procedural television series 2000s German police procedural television series 1950s German television series 1958 German television series debuts 1968 German television series endings 1999 German television series debuts 2003 German television series endings German-language television shows Das Erste original programming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Inn On The River
''The Inn on the River'' (german: Das Gasthaus an der Themse/ ''The Inn on the Thames'') is a 1962 West German crime film directed by Alfred Vohrer and starring Joachim Fuchsberger, Eddi Arent and Klaus Kinski. It is part of a cycle of films based on the novels of Edgar Wallace, produced in West Germany in the 1950s and 1960s. Cast * Joachim Fuchsberger as Inspector Wade * Brigitte Grothum as Leila Smith * Elisabeth Flickenschildt as Nelly Oaks * Klaus Kinski as Gregor Gubanow * Eddi Arent as Barnaby * Richard Münch as Dr. Collins * Jan Hendriks as Roger Lane * Heinz Engelmann as Mr. Broen * Siegfried Schürenberg as Sir John * as Anna Smith * Hans Paetsch as Solicitor * as Big Willy Production It was shot at the Wandsbek Studios in Hamburg. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Mathias Matthies and Ellen Schmidt. As with other early entries in the series it was made in black and white. The script was based on Edgar Wallace's 1929 novel '' The India-Rubber Men' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Door With Seven Locks (1962 Film)
''The Door with Seven Locks'' (german: Die Tür mit den sieben Schlössern) is a 1962 German-language crime film directed by Alfred Vohrer and starring Heinz Drache. It is an adaptation of the 1926 Edgar Wallace novel of the same name. Cast * Heinz Drache as Inspector Richard "Dick" Martin * Sabine Sesselmann as Sybil Lansdown (as Sabina Sesselmann) * Eddi Arent as ''Kriminalassistent'' Holms * Pinkas Braun as Dr. Antonio Staletti * Hans Nielsen as Mr. Haveloc * Gisela Uhlen as Emely Cody, née Cawler * Werner Peters as Bertram Cody * Jan Hendriks as Tom Cawler * Ady Berber as Peter Cawler / Giacco * Siegfried Schürenberg as Sir John * Friedrich Joloff as caretaker Burt * Klaus Kinski as Pheeny * as announcer at airport (voice) (uncredited) * Arthur Schilsky as Peter Livingston (uncredited) * Alfred Vohrer as announcer at airport / onlooker (uncredited) Production It is an adaptation of the Edgar Wallace novel ''The Door with Seven Locks'' which had previously been made into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil's Daffodil
''The Devil's Daffodil'' (also known as ''Daffodil Killer'' or german: Das Geheimnis der gelben Narzissen/ ''Secret of the Yellow Daffodils'') is a 1961 British-West German black-and-white crime film directed by Ákos Ráthonyi. The film was produced in an English and a German version, starring different actors in the lead roles but otherwise featuring an almost identical cast and crew. It starred William Lucas in the English version and Joachim Fuchsberger in the German one. Cast Production The film is based on the novel ''The Daffodil Mystery'' by Edgar Wallace. It was adapted for film by Egon Eis. The screenplay was written by Basil Dawson and Donald Taylor. The German dialogue was written by Horst Wendlandt and . Wendlandt was also co-producer along with Preben Philipsen (both of Rialto Film). Cinematography took place in April and May 1961 in London and environments. The studio was Shepperton Studios/Middlesex. Reception In Germany, the FSK gave the film a rating of " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island Of The Amazons
''Island of the Amazons'' (german: Die Insel der Amazonen) is a 1960 West German adventure film directed by Otto Meyer and starring Adrian Hoven, Ann Smyrner and Jan Hendriks.Bergfelder p.211 In the United States it was released with the alternative title of ''Seven Daring Girls''. Cast * Adrian Hoven as Manuel * Ann Smyrner as Liz * Jan Hendriks as Murdok * Dorothee Parker as Colette * Beatrice Norden as Trixi * Kurt E. Ludwig as Muhazzin * Demeter Bitenc as Leblanc * Janez Skof as * Dora Carras as Sonja * Karin Heske as Katrin * Brigitte Riedle * Nina Semona Nina may refer to: * Nina (name), a feminine given name and surname Acronyms *National Iraqi News Agency, a news service in Iraq * Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, on the campus of Norwegian University of Science and Technology *No income ... as Merci * Slavo Schweiger as Felipe References Bibliography * Bergfelder, Tim. ''International Adventures: German Popular Cinema and European Co-Productions in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brainwashed (film)
''Brainwashed'' (original title ''Schachnovelle'', "Chess Novella") is a 1960 German drama film directed by Gerd Oswald and starring Curt Jürgens, Claire Bloom and Hansjörg Felmy. It is based on Stefan Zweig's novella ''The Royal Game''. Plot Chess world champion Centowic wants to travel by ship to an important chess tournament. The ship, however, starts behind schedule, because a mysterious and obviously anxious passenger, who is on his way to the port with Bishop Ambrosse, is expected. During the trip, passengers ask grumpy Centowic to play a chess game, which he reluctantly agrees to. Centowic's opponents are about to lose the match. However, the mysterious passenger, who accidentally joins the scene, intervenes and helps them to turn the match into a draw. Centowic is amazed to not have ever seen the stranger, who, as he says, has just had his first chess piece in his hands, at any important tournament. A flashback tells the stranger's story: He is Werner von Basil, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The High Life (1960 Film)
''The High Life'' (german: Das kunstseidene Mädchen; french: La Grande Vie) is a 1960 French, West German and Italian film directed by Julien Duvivier, based on the novel ''Das kunstseidene Mädchen'' (''The Artificial Silk Girl'') by Irmgard Keun Irmgard Keun (; 6 February 1905 – 5 May 1982) was a German novelist. Noted for her portrayals of the life of women, she is described as "often reduced to the bold sexuality of her writing, eta significant author of the late Weimar period and ' .... Plot Doris Putzke (Giulietta Masina) is fond of dating men in her quest for finding the perfect one. In her brief relationships, she goes from one disillusionment to another, constantly deluding herself about the intentions of her lovers. External links * * 1960 films French black-and-white films Films directed by Julien Duvivier West German films Italian drama films Films set in West Germany Films based on German novels Films with screenplays by René Barjavel German ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Juvenile Judge
''The Juvenile Judge'' (german: Der Jugendrichter) is a 1960 West German drama film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Heinz Rühmann, Karin Baal and Lola Müthel.Reimer & Reimer p.304 It was shoat the Tempelhof Studios in Berlin. Main cast * Heinz Rühmann as Judge Dr. Ferdinand Bluhme * Karin Baal as Inge Schumann * Lola Müthel as Elisabeth Winkler * Hans Nielsen as District Court President Dr. Otto Schmittler * Rainer Brandt as Kurt * Michael Verhoeven as Alfred 'Fred' Kaiser * Peter Thom as Willi Lenz * Lore Schulz as Paula Burg * Monika John as Marie the Maid * Hans Epskamp as Senate President Dr. Hallmeier * Erich Fiedler as Hans-Dieter Vogel, the Salesman * Willi Rose as Judicial Officer * Gerd Frickhöffer as Businessman Wellmann * Harry Engel Harry may refer to: TV shows * ''Harry'' (American TV series), a 1987 American comedy series starring Alan Arkin * ''Harry'' (British TV series), a 1993 BBC drama that ran for two seasons * ''Harry'' (talk show), a 2016 Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
