The Deathmaker
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The Deathmaker

6.9 / 10 1995 1h 50mNR German
Drama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Götz George

Götz George

Fritz Haarmann

Lead
Jürgen Hentsch

Jürgen Hentsch

Prof. Dr. Ernst Schultze

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Kommisar Raetz

Pierre Franckh

Pierre Franckh

Stenograph

Matthias Fuchs

Matthias Fuchs

Dr. Machnik

Marek Harloff

Marek Harloff

Kress

CH

Christian Honhold

Arzt

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Romuald Karmakar's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Deathmaker is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker