Der Nachtkurier meldet…
Der Nachtkurier meldet…

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Der Nachtkurier meldet…

1966
TV Show
Ended
3 Seasons
German

Der Nachtkurier meldet… is a German bi-weekly television series that aired 42 episodes on SDR from October 31, 1964 to July 23, 1966.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Eugen YorkGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A Berlin newspaper editor receives cryptic messages from a mysterious night courier, hinting at a series of planned crimes. As he delves deeper into the courier's shadowy world, he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to engulf the city. The editor must race against time to uncover the truth before the courier's predictions become a deadly reality.

Critical Reception

This made-for-TV film from West Germany was generally seen as a competently made genre piece, appreciated for its suspenseful plot and atmospheric portrayal of Berlin. While not groundbreaking, it successfully delivered on its thriller promise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful narrative and atmospheric setting.

  • Noted for competent direction and engaging mystery elements.

  • Considered a solid example of 1960s European crime thrillers.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel by the prolific German crime writer Louis Weinert-Wilms, known for his suspenseful tales often set in international locales.

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