The Secret of the Black Trunk (1962): Cast
The Secret of the Black Trunk is a 1962 crime thriller directed by Werner Klingler, starring Senta Berger as Susan Brown, Peter Carsten and Joachim Hansen. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Werner Klingler
- Original language
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German - Studio
- CCC Filmkunst
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret of the Black Trunk About?
The premise of The Secret of the Black Trunk without spoilers.
A string of knife murders shares a bizarre hallmark: each victim discovers their luggage inexplicably packed before their death. Scotland Yard detectives trace the killings to a clandestine network distributing an addictive stimulant known as Mescadrine, uncovering a sinister conspiracy.
The Secret of the Black Trunk Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- knife violence
- serial killer
- drugs
- lie
- police private detective
- police investigation
- news headlines
- police arrest
- fear
- police
- killer
- german actor playing english character
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- knife
- murdered with a knife
- reference to soho london
- detective
- murder
- based on novel
The Secret of the Black Trunk Cast & Characters
Senta Berger leads the cast as Susan Brown, with Peter Carsten as Ponko, ein Bettler and Joachim Hansen as Inspektor Robert Finch. Directed by Werner Klingler; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Werner Klingler
- Senta Berger as Susan Brown
- Peter Carsten as Ponko, ein Bettler
- Joachim Hansen as Inspektor Robert Finch
- Carl de Vogt as Patient
Also Starring in The Secret of the Black Trunk
· 15 more- Stanislav Ledinek Kudernacz
- Chris Howland Arnold Wickerley
- Hans W. Hamacher Sergeant Cannings
- Kurt Waitzmann Geschäftsführer der Soho-Bar
- Claus Tinney
- Albert Bessler
- Gerhard Hartig Mr. Forester
- Zeev Berlinsky Garnett
- Elfriede Irrall Diana
- Heinrich Gies Ellison, Chefinspektor
- Hans Reiser Humphrey Curtis, Schriftsteller
- Helga Sommerfeld Lissy
- Leonard Steckel Dr. Daniel Bransby, Arzt
- Alain Dijon
- Harry Tagore Beach
The Secret of the Black Trunk Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Il pugnale siamese” and “El secreto de las valijas negras”.
- Also known as
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- Il pugnale siamese
- El secreto de las valijas negras
- Het Geheim van de Zwarte Koffer
- O Segredo das Malas Pretas
- El misterio de la maleta negra
- Ein Toter packt die Koffer
- Le secret des valises noires
- Tajemství černého kufru
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The Secret of the Black Trunk FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Secret of the Black Trunk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret of the Black Trunk?
The Secret of the Black Trunk runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Secret of the Black Trunk released?
The Secret of the Black Trunk was released on February 23, 1962.
Who directed The Secret of the Black Trunk?
The Secret of the Black Trunk was directed by Werner Klingler.
More films by Werner Klingler Who is in the cast of The Secret of the Black Trunk?
The Secret of the Black Trunk stars Senta Berger as Susan Brown, Peter Carsten as Ponko, ein Bettler and Joachim Hansen as Inspektor Robert Finch, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Secret of the Black Trunk have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret of the Black Trunk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Secret of the Black Trunk in?
The original language of The Secret of the Black Trunk is German.
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