The Inn on the River(German:Das Gasthaus an der Themse/The Inn on the Thames) is a 1962 West Germancrime filmdirected byAlfred Vohrerand starringJoachim Fuchsberger,Eddi Arent andKlaus Kinski.[1]It is part of a series of films based on the novels ofEdgar Wallace,produced in West Germany in the 1950s and 1960s.
| The Inn on the River | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Alfred Vohrer |
| Written by | |
| Based on | The India-Rubber Men byEdgar Wallace |
| Produced by | Horst Wendlandt |
| Starring | Joachim Fuchsberger |
| Cinematography | Karl Löb |
| Edited by | Carl Otto Bartning |
| Music by | Martin Böttcher |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Constantin Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | West Germany |
| Language | German |
Cast
edit- Joachim Fuchsbergeras Inspector Wade
- Brigitte Grothumas Leila Smith
- Elisabeth Flickenschildtas Nelly Oaks
- Klaus Kinskias Gregor Gubanow
- Eddi Arentas Barnaby
- Richard Münchas Dr. Collins
- Jan Hendriksas Roger Lane
- Heinz Engelmannas Mr. Broen
- Siegfried Schürenbergas Sir John
- Hela Gruelas Anna Smith
- Hans Paetschas Solicitor
- Rudolf Fenneras Big Willy
Production
editIt was shot at theWandsbek StudiosinHamburg.The film's sets were designed by theart directorsMathias MatthiesandEllen Schmidt.As with other early entries in the series it was made inblack and white.
The script was based on Edgar Wallace's 1929 novelThe India-Rubber Men.Cinematography took place at Hamburg from 6 June to 11 July 1962.[2]
Reception
editTheFSKgave the film a rating of "16 and older" and found it not appropriate for screenings on public holidays.[2]
References
edit- ^"New York Times: The Inn on the River".Movies & TV Dept.The New York Times.2011. Archived fromthe originalon 20 May 2011.Retrieved19 October2008.
- ^ab"Filmportal: Das Gasthaus an der Themse".Retrieved10 November2014.
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