Hotelboy Ed Martin movie poster

Hotelboy Ed Martin

March 11, 1955 1h 22m

Originally released in 1955. Hotelboy Ed Martin is a drama/mystery film. directed by Ernst Kahler. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ulrich Thein, Katharina Matz, and Kurt Wenkhaus

Synopsis

Ed Martin witnesses a murder at the hotel. Although the perpetrator is caught, he had previously taken papers from the victim's bag that prove a criminal connection between politicians and gangsters. The murderer's silence is bought with his release. But as the case has stirred up too much dust, a new perpetrator has to be found: Ed Martin, who witnessed everything. Beaten half to death, he confesses to the crime, but later recants. In the meantime, he has also found friends who want to defend him. Then he is found dead in his cell. The police who hanged him claim suicide.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 11, 1955 70 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hotelboy Ed Martin about?

Ed Martin witnesses a murder at the hotel. Although the perpetrator is caught, he had previously taken papers from the victim's bag that prove a criminal connection between politicians and gangster...

Who directed Hotelboy Ed Martin?

Hotelboy Ed Martin was directed by Ernst Kahler.

How long is Hotelboy Ed Martin?

Hotelboy Ed Martin has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Hotelboy Ed Martin released?

Hotelboy Ed Martin was released on March 11, 1955 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hotelboy Ed Martin?

The main cast of Hotelboy Ed Martin includes Ulrich Thein, Katharina Matz, Kurt Wenkhaus, Horst Schönemann, Heinz Voss.