Schach dem Mörder (1956): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1956 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1956, Schach dem Mörder is an action and thriller film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 74 minutes. “FRAMED... she battled for her life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Der Rechtsanwalt Frank Hobart (Sidney Blackmer) ist ermordet worden. Da er zu Lebzeiten rege Kontakte zur Unterwelt pflegte, kommen nicht wenige potenzielle Täter in Frage. Unter der Schar der Verdächtigen fällt die scheue Nachtklubsängerin Ilona (Vera Ralston) ins Visier der Ermittler. Lieutenant Roy Hargis (David Brian) ist hingegen von ihrer Unschuld überzeugt...
Who’s in it. Schach dem Mörder stars David Brian as Police Lt. Roy Hargis, Vera Ralston as Ilona Vance, Sidney Blackmer as Frank Hobart and Virginia Grey as Sandra Lamoreaux, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Schach dem Mörder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Schach dem Mörder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Schach dem Mörder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Schach dem Mörder (1956)?
- In USA, Schach dem Mörder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Schach dem Mörder worth watching?
- Schach dem Mörder holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Schach dem Mörder?
- Schach dem Mörder stars David Brian, Vera Ralston, Sidney Blackmer, Virginia Grey and Warren Stevens.
- When was Schach dem Mörder released?
- Schach dem Mörder was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.