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Rückfahrt in den Tod
Paul Kranz, the manager of a TEE that had just arrived from Hamburg, received terrible news in Paris. His wife Ruth is in a coma after a serious traffic accident. Mr. Kranz will return immediately. He finds an unknown key in his wife's purse. It belongs to an apartment where Ruth, obviously with someone else, has led a strange double life as a call girl. In his shame and disappointment, Kranz allows himself to be carried away into a knee-jerk action. This is how a crime happens without intention.
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Plot Summary
In this crime thriller, a former police officer, disillusioned with the system, becomes involved in a dangerous criminal underworld. He finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit and violence as he attempts to navigate his new reality and confront his past demons. The film explores themes of corruption, justice, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
Critical Reception
Released in 1986, 'Rückfahrt in den Tod' was a German crime film that garnered a moderate reception. While it was noted for its gritty atmosphere and performances, it was not a major critical success and is often considered a product of its time within the German crime genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dark and suspenseful tone.
Commented on for its depiction of a bleak, corrupt world.
Familiar crime thriller elements were noted, but execution was sometimes seen as standard.
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Fun Fact
Wolfgang Fierek, who plays the lead role, was a popular actor in German television and film during the 1980s, often cast in tough-guy or anti-hero roles.
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