Kriminaltango
Peter, a young, bankrupt homeowner, wants to sell his house and move in with his aunt Agathe in the countryside. In the meantime, his friend Albert and his niece Inge are supposed to guard the house. When he learns that the three crooks Boxer-Franz, Taschen-August, and Klau-Maxe are already living there, he breaks into his own house, where he encounters the three burglars, who mistake him for a "colleague." The crooks expect him to pretend to be the homeowner and want to keep the proceeds for themselves.
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Plot Summary
A police inspector investigates a series of murders connected to a mysterious criminal organization known only as 'The Octopus'. As the body count rises, he must navigate a dangerous underworld and uncover the syndicate's intricate plans before they strike again. The investigation leads him through a web of espionage, betrayal, and suspense in this classic German crime thriller.
Critical Reception
Kriminaltango was generally well-received by audiences in its native Germany, contributing to the popularity of the Edgar Wallace film adaptations. Critics at the time noted its suspenseful plot and atmospheric direction, though some found the narrative to be somewhat conventional for the genre. It is considered a solid entry in the popular 'krimi' film series of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and intricate plot.
- Noted as a competent entry in the popular German crime film genre.
- Some found the storyline predictable but enjoyed the overall thriller elements.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific film on Google is not widely available. However, films in the Edgar Wallace series generally garnered positive attention for their mystery and thriller elements.
Fun Fact
Kriminaltango is part of a prolific series of German films based on the novels of British author Edgar Wallace, which were hugely popular in Germany during the late 1950s and 1960s.
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