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The Deathmaker

The Deathmaker

19956.81h 50m

Overview

Fritz Haarmann, who has killed at least 27 boys, is questioned by a psychology professor in order to find out whether he is sane and can be held responsible for his crimes. During this interrogation Haarmann reveals his motives and his killing methods.

Directed by Romuald Karmakar
Written by Michael Farin, Romuald Karmakar
Produced by Gebhard Henke, Christian Granderath, Romuald Karmakar
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Top Cast

Götz George

Götz George

Fritz Haarmann

Jürgen Hentsch

Jürgen Hentsch

Prof. Dr. Ernst Schultze

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Kommisar Raetz

Pierre Franckh

Pierre Franckh

Stenograph

Matthias Fuchs

Matthias Fuchs

Dr. Machnik

Marek Harloff

Marek Harloff

Kress

C

Christian Honhold

Arzt

Themes & Keywords

courtchild murder

About The Deathmaker

The Deathmaker is a drama film released in 1995 exploring themes of court, child murder. Directed by Romuald Karmakar, it stars Götz George, Jürgen Hentsch, Hans-Michael Rehberg. Fritz Haarmann, who has killed at least 27 boys, is questioned by a psychology professor in order to find out whether he is sane and can be held responsible for his crimes. During this interrogation Haarmann reveals his motives and his killing methods.

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