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Crime thriller

The Copper (1958): Cast

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The Copper is a 1958 crime thriller directed by Eugen York, starring Hans Albers as Otto Friedrich Dennert, Hansjörg Felmy and Horst Frank. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The Copper (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Eugen York
Genres
Crime , Thriller
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Copper About?

The premise of The Copper without spoilers.

Veteran Essen police officer Otto Friedrich Dennert, renowned for his service, investigates a string of murders of women as he nears retirement. The case passes to a new unit that includes his son Harry. Unsatisfied with their suspect, Dennert launches his own inquiry, drawing on contacts in the criminal underworld.

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Cast & crew

The Copper Cast & Characters

Hans Albers leads the cast as Otto Friedrich Dennert, with Hansjörg Felmy as Harry Dennert and Horst Frank as Josef Schmitz. Directed by Eugen York; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Eugen York

More films directed by Eugen York: The Foggy Night Murderer, Das Herz von St. Pauli and Morituri.

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FAQ

The Copper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Copper?

The Copper runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Copper released?

The Copper was released on March 20, 1958.

Who directed The Copper?

The Copper was directed by Eugen York.

More films by Eugen York

Who is in the cast of The Copper?

The Copper stars Hans Albers as Otto Friedrich Dennert, Hansjörg Felmy as Harry Dennert and Horst Frank as Josef Schmitz, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Copper have a post-credit scene?

No. The Copper has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Copper in?

The original language of The Copper is German.

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