German Grusel (2011): Cast
German Grusel is a 2011 documentary directed by Oliver Schwehm, starring Umberto Lenzi, Joachim Fuchsberger and Karin Dor. It runs 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 58 min
- Director
- Oliver Schwehm
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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German - Studio
- ARTE (DE)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is German Grusel About?
The premise of German Grusel without spoilers.
The documentary explores why Edgar Wallace’s crime novels, unfashionable and considered old‑fashioned in the 1950s worldwide, became a cultural phenomenon in post‑war Germany. After the Nazis banned thrillers, Wallace adaptations were the first popular genre films since the expressionist era, satisfying a craving for suspense and modern storytelling.
German Grusel Cast & Characters
Umberto Lenzi leads the cast, with Joachim Fuchsberger and Karin Dor. Directed by Oliver Schwehm; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Oliver Schwehm
- Umberto Lenzi as themselves
- Joachim Fuchsberger as themselves
- Karin Dor as themselves
- Karin Baal as themselves
Also Starring in German Grusel
· 5 more- Oliver Kalkofe Themselves
- Peter Thomas Themselves
- Sebastian Mirow Mr. X
- Tim Bergfelder Themselves
- Felix Wendlandt Themselves
More from Oliver Schwehm
More films directed by Oliver Schwehm: Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf, Milli Vanilli: From Fame to Shame, Cinema Perverso and Arno Schmidt - Mein Herz gehört dem Kopf.
German Grusel Also Known As
Also known as “Frissons teutons - Les Films Edgar Wallace”.
- Also known as
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- Frissons teutons - Les Films Edgar Wallace
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German Grusel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of German Grusel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is German Grusel?
German Grusel runs 58 minutes.
When was German Grusel released?
German Grusel was released on September 25, 2011.
Who directed German Grusel?
German Grusel was directed by Oliver Schwehm.
More films by Oliver Schwehm Who is in the cast of German Grusel?
German Grusel stars Umberto Lenzi, Joachim Fuchsberger and Karin Dor, among 9 credited actors.
Does German Grusel have a post-credit scene?
No. German Grusel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is German Grusel in?
The original language of German Grusel is German.
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