The Zernik Murder Case (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1972, The Zernik Murder Case is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Gerhard Klein, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After meeting the woman on the train Erwin Retzmann kills her in the forest.
Who’s in it. The Zernik Murder Case stars Kurt Böwe as Kriminalrat Stügner, Agnes Kraus as Emma Böhnke, Rolf Hoppe as Werner W. Bergmann and Lissy Tempelhof as Ingrid Walter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Zernik Murder Case has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Zernik Murder Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Zernik Murder Case tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Zernik Murder Case (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Zernik Murder Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Zernik Murder Case worth watching?
- The Zernik Murder Case holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Zernik Murder Case?
- The Zernik Murder Case stars Kurt Böwe, Agnes Kraus, Rolf Hoppe, Lissy Tempelhof and Günter Naumann.
- When was The Zernik Murder Case released?
- The Zernik Murder Case was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.