Overview

In the mid-1950s, mayor Zwischenzahl is killed on the day of his inauguration in a West German town. The killer is Ruth Bodenheim, a Jewish woman, who wanted to avenge the death of her parents. Zwischenzahl, a former SA member, was apparently involved in the deportation of her parents to a concentration camp during the war. Ruth cannot bear the horrible events and the death of her parents and wants to open the eyes of the town′s residents.

Cast

Angelica Domröse, Ulrich Thein, Jiří Vršťala, Bohumil Šmída, Siegfried Weiß, Martin Flörchinger, Willi Schwabe, Hans Klering

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What is "Chronicle of a Murder" about?

In the mid-1950s, mayor Zwischenzahl is killed on the day of his inauguration in a West German town. The killer is Ruth Bodenheim, a Jewish woman, who wanted to avenge the death of her parents. Zwischenzahl, a former SA member, was apparently involved in the deportation of her parents to a concentration camp during the war. Ruth cannot bear the horrible events and the death of her parents and wants to open the eyes of the town′s residents.

When was "Chronicle of a Murder" released?

Chronicle of a Murder was released in 1965.

Who stars in "Chronicle of a Murder"?

The cast includes Angelica Domröse, Ulrich Thein, Jiří Vršťala, Bohumil Šmída.