Die Zwangsjacke (1964): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1964 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1964, Die Zwangsjacke is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by William Castle, running about 93 minutes. “WARNING! 'Strait-Jacket' vividly depicts ax murders!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Als junge Frau ermordete Lucy Harbin (Joan Crawford) ihren Mann und dessen Geliebte mit der Axt. Nach 20 Jahren in der Nervenklinik wird sie als geheilt entlassen und zieht auf die Farm ihres Bruders. Als dort grauenhafte Axtmorde geschehen, fällt der Verdacht sofort auf Lucy...

Who’s in it. Die Zwangsjacke stars Joan Crawford as Lucy Harbin, Diane Baker as Carol Harbin, Leif Erickson as Bill Cutler and Howard St. John as Raymond Fields, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Die Zwangsjacke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Zwangsjacke page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Zwangsjacke tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Die Zwangsjacke (1964)?
In USA, Die Zwangsjacke is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Die Zwangsjacke worth watching?
Die Zwangsjacke holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Die Zwangsjacke?
Die Zwangsjacke stars Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, Leif Erickson, Howard St. John and John Anthony Hayes.
When was Die Zwangsjacke released?
Die Zwangsjacke was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.