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The Copper
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The Copper

1930-09-10 · 82 min · ★ 7.5

Crime

Inspector Harry Cross is investigating a murder case with a knife throwing killer in the the seedy world of night clubs.

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Directors
Richard Eichberg
Production companies
British International Pictures, Richard Eichberg-Film GmbH
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hans AlbersHans AlbersSgt. Harry Cross
Charlotte SusaCharlotte SusaDolly Moorehead
Karl Ludwig DiehlKarl Ludwig DiehlSnorri
Eugen BurgEugen BurgChefinspektor Warrington
Harry HardtHarry HardtInspektor Sinclair
Margot LandaMargot LandaAlice, Harrys Frau
Hermann BlaßHermann BlaßPrater-Pepi
Erich SchönfelderErich SchönfelderBarker, Kriminalreporter
John MylongJohn MylongZahnstocher-Jeff
Hugo Fischer-KöppeHugo Fischer-KöppeSchrammen-Dick
Milo de SaboTänzer-Jonny
Senta SönelandSenta SönelandFrau im Gefängnis
Hertha von WaltherHertha von WaltherFlossie
Wera EngelsWera EngelsMabel
Leo MonossonLeo MonossonStimmungssänger
Charlie K. RoellinghoffHausherr
Lotte SteinLotte SteinHausfrau
Peggy WhitePeggy WhiteZigarettenmädchen

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