Shadows over St. Pauli
Originally released in 1938. Shadows over St. Pauli is a crime film. directed by Fritz Kirchhoff. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marieluise Claudius, Gustav Knuth, and Hellmuth Bergmann
Synopsis
Old John Carstens sells his marine‐equipment firm to Lafrenz, unaware it’s now a fuel‐smuggling front. Living above the showroom with daughter Hanna and son Jochen, he resists Lafrenz’s pressure. When Hanna falls for bargeman Oschi Rasmus, Lafrenz demands John either give up Hanna or settle his debts. John defies him and dies. Oschi clears John’s debts, but Lafrenz soon plots against the young couple.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marieluise Claudius
as Hanna Carstens
Gustav Knuth
as Oschi Rasmus
Hellmuth Bergmann
as Heinrich Lafrenz
Theodor Loos
as John Carstens
Klaus Detlef Sierck
as Hummel
Maria Koppenhöfer
as Frau Lafrens
Walter Werner
as Ohm Timmer
Erich Dunskus
as Ewermann
Margot Erbst
as Frau Ewermann
Ernst Sattler
as Müller
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadows over St. Pauli about?
Old John Carstens sells his marine‐equipment firm to Lafrenz, unaware it’s now a fuel‐smuggling front. Living above the showroom with daughter Hanna and son Jochen, he resists Lafrenz’s pre...
Who directed Shadows over St. Pauli?
Shadows over St. Pauli was directed by Fritz Kirchhoff.
How long is Shadows over St. Pauli?
Shadows over St. Pauli has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Shadows over St. Pauli released?
Shadows over St. Pauli was released on January 1, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadows over St. Pauli?
The main cast of Shadows over St. Pauli includes Marieluise Claudius, Gustav Knuth, Hellmuth Bergmann, Theodor Loos, Klaus Detlef Sierck.