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The Violin Case Murders (1965): Cast

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The Violin Case Murders is a 1965 crime film directed by Fritz Umgelter, starring George Nader as Jerry Cotton, Heinz Weiss and Sylvia Pascal. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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The Violin Case Murders (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Fritz Umgelter
Genre
Crime
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Violin Case Murders About?

The premise of The Violin Case Murders without spoilers.

Jerry Cotton’s first screen adventure follows FBI agents Cotton and Phil Decker as they hunt a six‑member murder crew. Cotton disguises himself as a vagabond to infiltrate the gang. Their leader’s girlfriend, Kitty, becomes his key ally, helping him stop a school bomb, though he fails to prevent a hit on a wealthy collector. The thieves flee with the loot, sparking a lethal chase.

The Violin Case Murders Themes & Keywords

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  • jerry cotton
  • german detective novel on screen
  • krimi
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Cast & crew

The Violin Case Murders Cast & Characters

George Nader leads the cast as Jerry Cotton, with Heinz Weiss as Phil Decker and Sylvia Pascal as Kitty Springfield. Directed by Fritz Umgelter; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Fritz Umgelter

More films directed by Fritz Umgelter: Tower of Screaming Virgins, The Bellboy and the Playgirls and Wenn die Conny mit dem Peter.

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Details

The Violin Case Murders Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Jerry Cotton: The Violin Case Murders” and “Jerry Cotton G-man agent C.I.A.”.

Also known as
  • Jerry Cotton: The Violin Case Murders
  • Jerry Cotton G-man agent C.I.A.
  • Operation Hurricane
  • Schüsse aus dem Geigenkasten
  • Vražedné pouzdro na housle
  • Agente segreto Jerry Cotton operazione uragano
  • Jerry Cotton - FBI-agent

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The Violin Case Murders FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Violin Case Murders, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Violin Case Murders?

The Violin Case Murders runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Violin Case Murders released?

The Violin Case Murders was released on May 5, 1965.

Who directed The Violin Case Murders?

The Violin Case Murders was directed by Fritz Umgelter.

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Who is in the cast of The Violin Case Murders?

The Violin Case Murders stars George Nader as Jerry Cotton, Heinz Weiss as Phil Decker and Sylvia Pascal as Kitty Springfield, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Violin Case Murders have a post-credit scene?

No. The Violin Case Murders has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Violin Case Murders in?

The original language of The Violin Case Murders is German.

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