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The Devil’s Daffodil (1961): Cast

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The Devil’s Daffodil is a 1961 mystery crime film directed by Ákos Ráthonyi, starring Christopher Lee as Ling Chu, Klaus Kinski and Walter Gotell. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Devil’s Daffodil (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Ákos Ráthonyi
Genres
Mystery , Crime
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Devil’s Daffodil About?

The premise of The Devil’s Daffodil without spoilers.

A Chinese detective dismantles a sophisticated drug smuggling operation and pursues the elusive “Daffodil Killer”. The criminals cleverly conceal heroin inside the stems of daffodils shipped from Hong Kong, forcing the investigator to untangle the cartel’s network and the deadly scheme behind the floral disguise.

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Cast & crew

The Devil’s Daffodil Cast & Characters

Christopher Lee leads the cast as Ling Chu, with Klaus Kinski as Peter Keene and Walter Gotell as Oberinspektor Whiteside. Directed by Ákos Ráthonyi; 28 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ákos Ráthonyi

More films directed by Ákos Ráthonyi: Jungfrau aus zweiter Hand, Cave of the Living Dead, Luck Comes from Heaven and Sarajevo.

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The Devil’s Daffodil Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Das Geheimnis der gelben Narzissen” and “El misterio de los narcisos amarillos”.

Also known as
  • Das Geheimnis der gelben Narzissen
  • El misterio de los narcisos amarillos
  • 黄水仙的秘密
  • Tajemství žlutých narcisů
  • Le narcisse jaune intrigue Scotland Yard
  • Il segreto del narciso d'oro
  • Тайна золотистых нарциссов

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The Devil’s Daffodil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Devil’s Daffodil, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Devil’s Daffodil?

The Devil’s Daffodil runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Devil’s Daffodil released?

The Devil’s Daffodil was released on July 20, 1961.

Who directed The Devil’s Daffodil?

The Devil’s Daffodil was directed by Ákos Ráthonyi.

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Who is in the cast of The Devil’s Daffodil?

The Devil’s Daffodil stars Christopher Lee as Ling Chu, Klaus Kinski as Peter Keene and Walter Gotell as Oberinspektor Whiteside, among 28 credited actors.

Does The Devil’s Daffodil have a post-credit scene?

No. The Devil’s Daffodil has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Devil’s Daffodil in?

The original language of The Devil’s Daffodil is German.

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