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GERMANY · 1931

The Man in Search of His Murderer

Robert Siodmak
German Expressionism contract killing desperation redemption fate and chance moral dilemma
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Synopsis

A man in bad sorts hires a burglar to later kill him, then changes his mind when his fortunes turn and must find the contracted murderer before it is too late.

Year1931
CountryGermany
DirectorRobert Siodmak
MovementGerman Expressionism
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