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Einer muß die Leiche sein (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1978, Einer muß die Leiche sein is a drama and crime film directed by Iris Gusner, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. A group of tourists from the GDR spend their holiday at the coast of Bulgaria. When making a trip to a small fisher house, they have to stay they night, because the ship's motor broke down. One of the group proposes a game: Someone has to be a corpse, one the detective and another one the murderer. But shortly after starting the game the "corpse" has vanished only to befound at the foot of the nearby cliff - being dead for real. Now the group start their investigation...

Who’s in it. Einer muß die Leiche sein stars Ruth Kommerell as Magda Bähreis, Veliko Stoianov as Bootführer Wassil, Gertraud Kreissig as Pitty and Giso Weißbach as Peter Bockisch, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Einer muß die Leiche sein 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 Einer muß die Leiche sein page.

If you liked it. Fans of Einer muß die Leiche sein tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Einer muß die Leiche sein (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Einer muß die Leiche sein change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Einer muß die Leiche sein worth watching?
Einer muß die Leiche sein holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Einer muß die Leiche sein?
Einer muß die Leiche sein stars Ruth Kommerell, Veliko Stoianov, Gertraud Kreissig, Giso Weißbach and Monika Woytowicz.
When was Einer muß die Leiche sein released?
Einer muß die Leiche sein was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.