The Story Teller movie poster

The Story Teller

August 26, 1989 1h 35m

Originally released in 1989. The Story Teller is a thriller film. directed by Rainer Boldt.

Starring Udo Schenk, Anke Sevenich, and Christine Kaufmann

Synopsis

In this mystery/thriller based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith, Nico Thomkins (Udo Schenk), a writer, and his wife Helen (Anke Sevenich) are in the habit of playing games with one another. Even while they are breaking up, they are sufficiently in tune with one another to continue this practice. When the writer's wife takes off without leaving a note behind, people begin to suspect that he may have murdered her, and he plays along with this notion to the point of planting clues which would incriminate him. Obviously, no one with a shred of common sense would do such a thing, and these tricks get him into trouble. However, his troubles don't really begin until he starts to search for her in earnest.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 26, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Common Film Produktion
  • Ula Stöckl Filmproduktion
  • Sender Freies Berlin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Story Teller about?

In this mystery/thriller based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith, Nico Thomkins (Udo Schenk), a writer, and his wife Helen (Anke Sevenich) are in the habit of playing games with one another. Even wh...

Who directed The Story Teller?

The Story Teller was directed by Rainer Boldt.

How long is The Story Teller?

The Story Teller has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was The Story Teller released?

The Story Teller was released on August 26, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Story Teller?

The main cast of The Story Teller includes Udo Schenk, Anke Sevenich, Christine Kaufmann, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Gunnar Möller.