Frau in Notwehr (1949): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1949 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1949, Frau in Notwehr is a thriller, drama, krimi and liebesfilm film directed by William Dieterle, running about 101 minutes. “Everything points to... the Accused!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Die College-Professorin Wilma Tuttle hat in Notwehr einen ihrer Studenten getötet. Der junge Mann wollte sie vergewaltigen. In Panik beseitigt Wilma alle belastenden Spuren und auch die Leiche. Doch schon muß sie einsehen, daß sie zwar vor der Polizei, nicht aber vor sich selbst davonlaufen kann...
Who’s in it. Frau in Notwehr stars Loretta Young as Dr. Wilma Tuttle, Robert Cummings as Warren Ford, Wendell Corey as Lieut. Ted Dorgan and Sam Jaffe as Dr. Romley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Frau in Notwehr has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frau in Notwehr page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frau in Notwehr tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Frau in Notwehr (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frau in Notwehr change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frau in Notwehr worth watching?
- Frau in Notwehr holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, krimi and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frau in Notwehr?
- Frau in Notwehr stars Loretta Young, Robert Cummings, Wendell Corey, Sam Jaffe and Douglas Dick.
- When was Frau in Notwehr released?
- Frau in Notwehr was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.