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The Deathmaker

The Deathmaker

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The Deathmaker

1995

1h 50m

6.9(44 votes)

Drama

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.

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7 featured cast members

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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

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Matthias Fuchs

Matthias Fuchs

Dr. Machnik

Marek Harloff

Marek Harloff

Kress

Christian Honhold

Arzt

Creative team

Directed by: Romuald Karmakar
Written by: Michael Farin
Romuald Karmakar
Produced by: Thomas Schühly
Gebhard Henke

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