Grabenplatz 17

In the bustling city of Frankfurt, a series of audacious jewel thefts leaves the police baffled. Detective Superintendent Keller is assigned to the case, but the perpetrator, known only as "The Spider," seems to always be one step ahead. As Keller delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he uncovers a complex web of deception and betrayal, leading him to question who he can truly trust.

Grabenplatz 17 was a moderately successful German crime film of its era, praised for its atmospheric tension and solid performances, particularly from Gert Fröbe. While not a groundbreaking film, it provided a classic whodunit narrative that appealed to audiences enjoying the popular crime thrillers of the late 1950s.

• Offers a competent and atmospheric crime story typical of its time.
• Gert Fröbe delivers a memorable performance, adding weight to the film.
• The plot maintains suspense, though it follows familiar genre conventions.

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Gert Fröbe, who plays the corrupt police official Kriminalkommissar Berger, would go on to international fame just a few years later as the villain Auric Goldfinger in the 1964 James Bond film 'Goldfinger'.