Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Crime drama

Der Richter und sein Henker (1957): Cast

Der Richter und sein Henker (1957) movie poster

Der Richter und sein Henker is a 1957 crime drama directed by Franz Peter Wirth, starring Karl-Georg Saebisch as Hans Bärlach, Sigfrit Steiner and Peter Lühr. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Der Richter und sein Henker (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Der Richter und sein Henker About?

The premise of Der Richter und sein Henker without spoilers.

The old and sick detective superintendent Bärlach has to investigate the murder of his colleague Ulrich Schmied, who was murdered in the middle of the country road.

Der Richter und sein Henker Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • teleplay adapted by author
  • murder
  • based on novel
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Der Richter und sein Henker Cast & Characters

Karl-Georg Saebisch leads the cast as Hans Bärlach, with Sigfrit Steiner as Polizist Clenin and Peter Lühr as Dr. Lutz. Directed by Franz Peter Wirth; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Der Richter und sein Henker

· 9 more
From the director

More from Franz Peter Wirth

More films directed by Franz Peter Wirth: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark and Arms and the Man.

Full filmography

Seen Der Richter und sein Henker?

FAQ

Der Richter und sein Henker FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Der Richter und sein Henker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Der Richter und sein Henker?

Der Richter und sein Henker runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Der Richter und sein Henker released?

Der Richter und sein Henker was released on September 6, 1957.

Who directed Der Richter und sein Henker?

Der Richter und sein Henker was directed by Franz Peter Wirth.

More films by Franz Peter Wirth

Who is in the cast of Der Richter und sein Henker?

Der Richter und sein Henker stars Karl-Georg Saebisch as Hans Bärlach, Sigfrit Steiner as Polizist Clenin and Peter Lühr as Dr. Lutz, among 13 credited actors.

Does Der Richter und sein Henker have a post-credit scene?

No. Der Richter und sein Henker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Der Richter und sein Henker in?

The original language of Der Richter und sein Henker is German.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app