Die Pranke (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1931, Die Pranke is a drama and crime film directed by Hans Steinhoff, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. German-Italian crime drama with a racing milieu: The International criminal, "The Paw", who kills his victims with a prosthesis, has struck again! An engineer, who has designed a new racing car for the Italian firm Alberti has been found beaten to death. The plans for the car have been stolen. Rappis, the firm's director, takes part in the race and hits the finish line at the same time as the German racer, Peter Kruger. Then Rappis is found beaten to death, too.
Who’s in it. Die Pranke stars Charlotte Susa as Renate, Fritz Rasp as Direktor Rappis, Eugen Klöpfer as Ingenieur Lorenzi and Oskar Sima as Bernard, Polizeikommissar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Die Pranke has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Pranke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Pranke tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Pranke (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Pranke change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Pranke worth watching?
- Die Pranke holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Die Pranke?
- Die Pranke stars Charlotte Susa, Fritz Rasp, Eugen Klöpfer, Oskar Sima and Flockina von Platen.
- When was Die Pranke released?
- Die Pranke was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.