Der Mann in Schwarz (1951): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1951, Der Mann in Schwarz is a thriller, drama, krimi and mystery film directed by Fletcher Markle, running about 84 minutes. “What strange hold did this man have over the lives of these two beautiful women ?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Set in 19th-century New York, this mystery begins when a Frenchwoman shows up at the home of one of Napoleon's former marshals. The alcoholic man is badly crippled and slowly dying, but this doesn't stop the forthright lady from pushing him to change his will to include his estranged grandson so that he can help out the struggling French Republic. Unfortunately, the dying man's conniving housekeeper and butler, already planning murder to get the money themselves, overhear her and begin plotting her demise.

Who’s in it. Der Mann in Schwarz stars Joseph Cotten as Dupin, Barbara Stanwyck as Lorna Bounty, Louis Calhern as Charles Theverner and Leslie Caron as Madeline Minot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Der Mann in Schwarz has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Mann in Schwarz page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Mann in Schwarz tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.