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Klaus Kinski Filmography
Klaus Kinski (1926–1991) was a German actor who appeared in more than 130 films. Feature films Television Discography * 1962 ''Poetry of Friedrich von Schiller: Read in German by Kinski'' (Folkways Records) Kinski released nearly 25 spoken word records, some of which were re-released on CDs. * 2003 ''Kinski spricht Werke der Weltliteratur'' (''Kinski Speaks Works of World Literature'') a box-set of 20 CDs with Kinski's spoken word ** CD1. Kinski spricht Villon ** CD2. Kinski spricht Villon und Goethe ** CD3. Kinski spricht Rimbaud ** CD4. Kinski spricht Strindberg und Baudelaire ** CD5. Kinski spricht Schiller ** CD6. Kinski singt und spricht Brecht ** CD7. Kinski spricht Hauptmann und Nietzsche ** CD8. Kinski spricht Büchner und Majakowskij ** CD9. Kinski spricht Dostojewskij ** CD10. Kinski spricht Oscar Wilde I ** CD11. Kinski spricht Oscar Wilde II ** CD12. Kinski spricht Jack London und Stéphane Mallarmé ** CD13. Kinski spricht aus der Amerikaballade un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klaus Kinski
Klaus Kinski (, born Klaus Günter Karl Nakszynski 18 October 1926 – 23 November 1991) was a German actor, equally renowned for his intense performance style and notorious for his volatile personality. He appeared in over 130 film roles in a career that spanned 40 years, from 1948 to 1988. He played leading parts in five films directed by Werner Herzog (''Aguirre, the Wrath of God'', 1972; ''Nosferatu the Vampyre'', 1979; ''Woyzeck'', also 1979; ''Fitzcarraldo'', 1982; ''Cobra Verde'', 1987), who later chronicled their tumultuous relationship in the documentary ''My Best Fiend'' (1999). Kinski's roles spanned multiple genres, languages, and nationalities, including many Spaghetti Westerns (such as '' For a Few Dollars More'', 1965; '' A Bullet for the General'', 1966; ''The Great Silence'', 1968; ''And God Said to Cain'', 1970), horror films, war movies, dramas, and Edgar Wallace ''krimi'' pictures. His infamy was elevated by a number of eccentric creative endeavors, including ... [...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] |
The Black Abbot (1963 Film)
''The Black Abbot'' (german: Der Schwarze Abt) is a 1963 West German mystery film directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb and starring Joachim Fuchsberger. It was part of a very successful series of German films based on the writings of Edgar Wallace and adapted from the 1926 novel of the same name. Plot The ruins of Fossoway Abbey are supposed to conceal the legendary treasure of the Chelford family, sought by Harry Chelford, last of his line, with fanatical zeal. Due to a hereditary disease, he is liable to fall victim to insanity at any time. His fiancee, Leslie Gine, is more attracted to Dick Alford, Harry's cousin and steward at Chelford Manor. Meanwhile, her brother Arthur, a London lawyer is being blackmailed by his chief clerk Gilder, who wants Leslie for himself. Gilder has purchased some bills of exchange on which Arthur forged the signature of Lord Chelford to pay for his own gambling debts. There is also the 'Black Abbot', a mysterious figure who is seen moving about in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudolf Zehetgruber
Rudolf Zehetgruber (born 16 September 1926) is an Austrian film director, film producer, producer, screenwriter and actor who directed 17 films between 1960 and 1985. He is most known for writing and directing the Superbug (film series), Superbug/Dudu film series that featured his wife Kathrin Oginski (Barbara Kathrin Zehetgruber) and two entries in the Kommissar X film series. Selected filmography * ''The Congress Dances (1955 film), The Congress Dances'' (directed by Franz Antel, 1955) * ''The Bashful Elephant'' (1961) * ''The Black Cobra (1963 film), The Black Cobra'' (1963) * ''Piccadilly Zero Hour 12'' (1963) * ' (1964) * ''The Secret of the Chinese Carnation'' (1964) * ''Seven Vengeful Women'' (1966) * ''Kommissar X – Drei gelbe Katzen, Kommissar X: Three Yellow Cats'' (''Death is Nimble, Death is Quick'', 1966) * ''Kommissar X – Drei grüne Hunde'' (1967) *''The Love Bug Rally'' (the first Superbug (film series), Superbug film, 1971) *''Superbug, Super Agent'' (1972) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Cobra (1963 Film)
''The Black Cobra'' (german: Die Schwarze Kobra) is a 1963 Austrian Crime film directed by Rudolf Zehetgruber and starring Adrian Hoven. Cast * Adrian Hoven - Peter Karner * Ann Smyrner - Alexa Bergmann * Wolfgang Preiss - Stanislas Raskin * Paul Dahlke - Dr.Langhammer, Kommissar * Hans Richter - Insp. Knecht * Peter Vogel - Krim.Ass. Dr. Alois Dralle * Emmerich Schrenk - Freddy * Klaus Löwitsch - Boogie * Klaus Kinski - Koks-Charly / Charley 'The Snow' * Marianne Schönauer - Paola Manuzzo * Raoul Retzer - Martinez Manuzzo * Herbert Fux - Marco * Günter Meisner - Wunderlich ('Mr. Green') * C. W. Fernbach - Lullaby * Ady Berber - Punkti * Hilde Wagener - Baronin Wyspianski * Michel Ujevic Michel may refer to: * Michel (name), a given name or surname of French origin (and list of people with the name) * Míchel (nickname), a nickname (a list of people with the nickname, mainly Spanish footballers) * Míchel (footballer, born 1963), ... - Goba * Terry Van Ginderen - ... [...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] |
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] |
Alfred Vohrer
Alfred Vohrer (29 December 1914 – 3 February 1986) was a German film director and actor. He directed 48 films between 1958 and 1984. His 1969 film ''Seven Days Grace'' was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1972 film '' Tears of Blood'' was entered into the 8th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1974 film '' Only the Wind Knows the Answer'' was entered into the 9th Moscow International Film Festival. Selected filmography *'' Dirty Angel'' (1958) * '' My Ninety Nine Brides'' (1958) * '' Crime After School'' (1959) * ' (1960) * ''The Dead Eyes of London'' (1961) * '' Our House in Cameroon'' (1961) * '' The Door with Seven Locks'' (1962) * ''The Inn on the River'' (1962) * '' The Squeaker'' (1963) * ''The Indian Scarf'' (1963) * '' An Alibi for Death'' (1963) * ''Waiting Room to the Beyond'' (1964) * '' Der Hexer'' (1964) * '' Among Vultures'' (1964) * '' Neues vom Hexer'' (1965) * ''Old Surehand'' (1965) * '' Long Legs, Long Fingers'' (1966 ... [...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] |
Wolfgang Schleif
Wolfgang Schleif (14 May 1912 – 21 August 1984) was a German film director, screenwriter and film editor. Life and career Wolfgang Schleif studied philosophy, psychology and pedagogy at the University of Leipzig. In 1934 he passed the State Examination for teachers at the Volksschule. But then he took classes at the Acting School of the Deutsches Theater in Berlin, where he was trained in directing. Schleif began working in film in 1935. By 1938, he was an assistant director. In 1939, he became a screenwriter and eventually an editor. Among his assignments, he was one of the editors of the propaganda films ''Jud Süß'' (1940) and '' Kolberg'' (1945). In 1947, Schleif was joined the DEFA film studio, making his directorial debut in 1948 with the anti-capitalist production '. This was followed by the 1949 film biography of Johann Friedrich Böttger, ''The Blue Swords''. After 17 June 1953, Schleif emigrated to West Germany. With ' 1955 he managed an extraordinary success, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Seaton
George Seaton (April 17, 1911 – July 28, 1979) was an American screenwriter, playwright, film director and producer, and theatre director. Life and career Early life Seaton was born George Edward Stenius in South Bend, Indiana, of Swedish descent, the son of Olga (Berglund) and Charles Stenius, who was a chef and restaurant manager. He was baptized as Roman Catholic. He grew up in a Detroit Jewish neighborhood, and described himself as a " Shabas goy". So he went on to learn Hebrew in an Orthodox Jewish Yeshiva and was even bar mitzvahed. He attended Exeter and was meant to go to Yale but instead auditioned for Jesse Bonstelle's drama school in Detroit. She hired him for her stock company at $15 a week."George Seaton, Director, Dead; Got Two Oscars for Screenplays: Also Directed 'Country Girl' A Change of Plans" By ALFRED E. CLARK. ''New York Times'' 29 July 1979: 36. Actor Seaton worked in stock and on radio. He worked as an actor on radio station WXYZ. John L. Barrett play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
