Movie Description
Die Fastnachtsbeichte
(1960)Overview
During the 1913 carnival, a man is stabbed to death in the confessional of Mainz Cathedral: Ferdinand Dörfler was the illegitimate son of the businessman Panezza, who never confessed to him. Ferdinand's brother Clemens is accused of fratricide by his own mother. The young Viola, who had come to Mainz from Italy, makes a confession: she loved Ferdinand and had been abandoned by him. Lolfo, who was unconditionally devoted to her, pursued Ferdinand and killed him. Lolfo commits suicide.
Featured Crew
- Director : William Dieterle
- Writer : Kurt Heuser
- Editor : Carl Otto Bartning
- Cast : Hans Söhnker,Gitty Djamal,Götz George,Christian Wolff,Berta Drews,Hilde Hildebrand,Grit Boettcher,Ursula Heyer,Helga Schlack,Rainer Brandt,Wolfgang Völz,Ernst Neger,Friedrich Domin,Helga Tölle,Herbert Tiede,Milena von Eckhardt,Albert Bessler,Harry Engel
Cast
Panezza
Viola
Clemens
Jeanmarie
Frau Bäumler
Mme. Guttier
Bertel
Rosa
Bettine
Ferdinand Bäumler
Regierungsassessor
Sänger
Posters
Facts
Original TitleDie Fastnachtsbeichte
Status Released
Release Information
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1960-09-14
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 41m
Production CompaniesUFA
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
