Deadlock (1970): Cast & Plot
Deadlock is a 1970 western thriller directed by Roland Klick, starring Mario Adorf as Charles Dump, the rat, Arnold Marquis and Marquard Bohm. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Roland Klick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roland Klick Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deadlock About?
The premise of Deadlock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After pulling off a bank robbery two bandits meet in a deserted mining town to divide their loot but an old miner tries to steal it from them.
Deadlock Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- new german cinema
- male frontal nudity
- male nudity
- one word title
- acid western
- greed
- close up of eye
- suitcase
- mining town
- truck
- suitcase full of money
- sex scene
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- stolen money
- firearm
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- betrayal
- death
- desert
- graveyard
- money
- murder
- shot to death
- train
- town
Deadlock Cast & Characters
Mario Adorf leads the cast as Charles Dump, the rat, with Arnold Marquis as Sunshine (voice) (uncredited) and Marquard Bohm as Kid, the young killer. Directed by Roland Klick; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roland Klick
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Mario Adorf as Charles Dump, the rat - Arnold Marquis as Sunshine (voice) (uncredited)
- Marquard Bohm as Kid, the young killer
- Anthony Dawson as Anthony Sunshine, the old killer
Also Starring in Deadlock
· 3 more- Mascha Rabben Jessy, the girl
- Sigurd Fitzek Enzo, the wretched snoop
- Betty Segal Corinna, die abgetakelte Schachtel
More from Roland Klick
More films directed by Roland Klick: Hiccup, White Star, Dear Fatherland Be at Peace and Supermarket.
Deadlock Plot Summary
What happens in Deadlock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a desert landscape near the California–Mexico border, a heat-battered young man known as Kid drags a metal suitcase filled with money, a machine gun, and a stubborn arm wound. He collapses, and his path crosses with Charles Dump, a former supervisor now living in a desolate mining town. Dump first seizes the suitcase and leaves him for dead, but when he returns—either to finish the job or to save him—the desperate man forces him at gunpoint to drive him to safety.
Full summary
The whole story of Deadlock, scene by scene
Deadlock Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Deadlock.
How Well Do You Know Deadlock?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the nickname of the young man who drags the metal suitcase across the desert?
Cars in Deadlock
2 cars on screen: the Chevrolet G-7107 and the 1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe.
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Chevrolet G-7107 Main role -
1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Important role
Deadlock Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “致命枷锁” and “Encuentro en Deadlock”.
- Also known as
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- 致命枷锁
- Encuentro en Deadlock
- Тупик
- Duello a tre
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Deadlock FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Deadlock, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deadlock?
Deadlock runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Deadlock released?
Deadlock was released on October 15, 1970.
Who directed Deadlock?
Deadlock was directed by Roland Klick.
More films by Roland Klick Who is in the cast of Deadlock?
Deadlock stars Mario Adorf as Charles Dump, the rat, Arnold Marquis as Sunshine (voice) (uncredited) and Marquard Bohm as Kid, the young killer, among 7 credited actors.
Does Deadlock have a post-credit scene?
No. Deadlock has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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