Summary Two-part movie focusing on one of Germany's most controversial murder trials after World War II. In spring 1960, Dr. Dietrich Schwarz and his housekeeper Elisabeth Huhn are killed cruelly in his mansion near Munich. Although the police considers suicide, his son brings a charge against his mistress, the self confident Vera Brühne because she inherits the victim's house in Spain. The prosecution runs an investigation and finally believes in the guilt of Brühne and her alleged aide Johann Ferbach. After a dubious trial, they are sentenced to life. Some years later, a young lawyer reviews the files and reveals many inconsistencies. Even very important politicians exerted influence on the case... View more details
Directed : Hark Bohm
Written : Hark Bohm
Stars : Uwe Ochsenknecht Ulrich Noethen Corinna Harfouch Hans Werner Meyer
Genres : Crime Drama
Release date : May 23, 2001
Countries of origin : Germany
Language : German
Filming locations : Justizpalast, Prielmayerstrasse, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Production companies : Constantin Film Sat.1
Summary Two-part movie focusing on one of Germany's most controversial murder trials after World War II. In spring 1960, Dr. Dietrich Schwarz and his housekeeper Elisabeth Huhn are killed cruelly in his mansion near Munich. Although the police considers suicide, his son brings a charge against his mistress, the self confident Vera Brühne because she inherits the victim's house in Spain. The prosecution runs an investigation and finally believes in the guilt of Brühne and her alleged aide Johann Ferbach. After a dubious trial, they are sentenced to life. Some years later, a young lawyer reviews the files and reveals many inconsistencies. Even very important politicians exerted influence on the case... View more details
Genres : Crime Drama
Release date : May 23, 2001
Countries of origin : Germany
Language : German
Filming locations : Justizpalast, Prielmayerstrasse, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Production companies : Constantin Film Sat.1
