(Der Tod hat ein Gesicht)

Content: Three chemists unveil “Substance L,” a pesticide capable of eradicating all life without harming material assets. When Dr. Zichy, haunted by his work on Zyklon B, dies in a car crash and the lethal vial vanishes, colleague Dr. Cramm uncovers a child’s poisoning. To suppress the scandal, the corporation and justice system commit him to an asylum, until his assistant Barbara risks everything to expose the truth.

Countries:

Germany,

East Germany

Genres:

Crime

Runtime:

87 minutes

Year:

1961

Directors:

Joachim Hasler

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Production companies:

DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Actors:

Dr. Cramm

Dr. Barbara Frei

Dr. Mommer

Ballonverkäuferin

Crews:

Director

Writer

Writer

Cinematography

Cinematography