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The Track in the Night
The bricklayer Ulli has received a letter from his girlfriend Sabine asking him to come to her from Berlin as soon as possible. Sabine works as a sales clerk in a small village in the Zittau Mountains near the border with Czechoslovakia. However, when Ulli arrives at the station, Sabine is not waiting for him. He goes alone to the Fuchsbau inn. Sabine's friend Traudel only knows that Sabine has made her way to the station. When she notices that Sabine's room has been cleared out, she calls the police. All the police find in Sabine's room is a map showing a trip to Hamburg. They now consider Sabine to be a fugitive from the republic.
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Plot Summary
A police detective investigates a series of seemingly unrelated burglaries that escalate into a murder. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex conspiracy involving high-profile individuals and a clandestine organization. The detective must race against time to expose the truth before more lives are lost.
Critical Reception
The Track in the Night was a significant film in Dutch cinema, praised for its suspenseful narrative and effective direction. While not a major international release, it received positive reviews within the Netherlands for its tight plotting and strong performances, particularly from Kees Brusse. It's considered a notable example of Dutch crime thrillers from the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intricate and suspenseful plot.
Kees Brusse's performance as the determined detective was a standout.
The film successfully builds tension and maintains mystery throughout.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Dutch author Willy Corsari.
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