The Black Abbot (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1963, The Black Abbot is a crime film directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Several employees on a nobleman's estate show up at a former abbey, reputed to be haunted, to search for a hidden treasure. Howver, a mysterious hooded figure begins killing off those who may have figured out where the treasure is hidden.
Who’s in it. The Black Abbot stars Joachim Fuchsberger as Dick Alford, Grit Boettcher as Leslie Gine, Dieter Borsche as Harry Lord Chelford and Alice Treff as Lady Chelford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Black Abbot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Abbot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Abbot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Abbot (1963)?
- In US, The Black Abbot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Abbot worth watching?
- The Black Abbot holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Abbot?
- The Black Abbot stars Joachim Fuchsberger, Grit Boettcher, Dieter Borsche, Alice Treff and Charles Regnier.
- When was The Black Abbot released?
- The Black Abbot was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.