St. Pauli Between Night and Morning

In the heart of Hamburg's infamous St. Pauli district, nightclub owner Ole Brammer finds himself entangled in a web of crime and corruption. When a valuable emerald necklace goes missing and a prominent businessman is murdered, Brammer becomes the prime suspect. He must navigate the dangerous underworld, dealing with shady characters and the police, to clear his name and uncover the real culprits before he becomes the next victim.

The film was a commercial success in Germany, tapping into the public's fascination with the gritty St. Pauli nightlife. While not a critical darling, it was praised for its atmospheric depiction of the district and its suspenseful plot, becoming a representative of the popular German crime thrillers of the era.

• Praised for its gritty and authentic portrayal of Hamburg's St. Pauli district.

• Noted for its suspenseful and engaging crime thriller plot.

• Some found the acting to be somewhat theatrical, in line with the era's German cinema.

Google audience: While specific Google user reviews for this film are scarce due to its age and regional focus, contemporary German audience reactions generally appreciated its suspense and realistic depiction of a notorious district, even if critical discourse was limited.

None notable.

The film was part of a popular cycle of German crime films in the 1960s and 1970s, often based on Edgar Wallace novels, though this particular film was an original screenplay.