Das Herz von St. Pauli
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Das Herz von St. Pauli

5.7 / 10 1957 1h 35mNR German
CrimeDrama

Storyline

Due to a lack of money, Hamburg pub owner Jonny Jensen brings two partners on board. As soon as the contract is finalized, the ex-sea bear is almost struck by a blow: the shady duo want to turn his quaint harbour bar "Herz von St. Pauli" into a demimonde pub with lingerie shows. Jonny can't let that happen!

Cast & Crew

Hans Albers

Hans Albers

Kapitän Jonny Jensen

Lead
Hansjörg Felmy

Hansjörg Felmy

Hein Jensen

JW

Jürgen Wilke

Hauptwachmeister Fiete Jensen

Karin Baal

Karin Baal

Janette

Elly Burgmer

Elly Burgmer

Frau Pingel

Josef Dahmen

Josef Dahmen

Polizeibeamter

Erich Dunskus

Erich Dunskus

Kommissar Krüger

GE

Georg Eilert

Rechtsanwalt

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Eugen York's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Das Herz von St. Pauli is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker