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It Happened in Broad Daylight
Several young girls were killed in a rural area. Thus Inspector Matthaei has to travel to the region where it happened and has to search for the killer. When all the people suspect a roamer to be the killer he gets lynched and everybody thinks that the crimes will stop now but not Matthaei who searches for a blond girl that looks just like the ones that were murdered. He finds one and stays with her and her mother, attracting the murderer with the girl trying to catch him this way.
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Plot Summary
In a small German town, a series of child abductions and murders begins to terrorize the community. A determined police investigator, initially hampered by local skepticism and political pressure, races against time to uncover the truth behind the horrifying crimes. As the investigation deepens, dark secrets and unexpected connections emerge, leading to a gripping and suspenseful climax.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reviews for the 1997 German film 'It Happened in Broad Daylight' are scarce in English-language databases, similar German crime dramas of the era often received praise for their gritty realism and suspenseful plotting. Audience reception generally focused on the film's ability to create a tense atmosphere and explore the psychological impact of crime on a community.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective suspense.
Noted for its realistic portrayal of a community grappling with crime.
Appreciated for its intriguing mystery elements.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific film is not widely available in English.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a real-life series of child murders that occurred in Germany, adding to its dark and unsettling tone.
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