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Auftrag: Mord!
The unscrupulous bar owner Otto Grolbek hires the masseur Janos Klewe to murder his landlady. He then wants to inherit her and get his hands on some urgently needed money. But things turn out differently than planned: Janos is killed during the attempted murder in Portugal and Vera returns to Germany terrified. Now Otto has to commit the crime himself and kills his landlady. He disguises the crime perfectly, but has not reckoned with Inspector Mungowski's subtlety ...
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Plot Summary
A British intelligence agent is sent to Berlin to investigate a series of murders targeting scientists. The agent uncovers a conspiracy involving a shadowy organization known as 'The Scorpion' that is trying to steal advanced technological secrets. He must race against time to prevent further assassinations and thwart their sinister plans.
Critical Reception
Auftrag: Mord! was a moderately successful crime thriller in its native Germany, appreciated for its suspenseful plot and the performances of its cast. While not a major international hit, it's considered a solid entry in the European crime genre of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its engaging mystery and suspenseful atmosphere.
The direction is competent, maintaining a good pace throughout.
Performances, particularly from the lead, are a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce, but typical comments highlight the film's effectiveness as a suspenseful crime drama from the period.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the Edgar Wallace novel 'The Clue of the Silver Earring', though it takes significant liberties with the source material.
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