Mark of the Tortoise (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1964, Mark of the Tortoise is a thriller and crime film directed by Alfred Vohrer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. English millionaire Sir Cyrus Bradley is being blackmailed by “The Tortoise” Crime Syndicate. He is to pay £ 100,000.00 Pounds to stay alive and not be murdered. After his refusal to pay the money, he is quickly killed. Cyrus‘ nephew, Don Micklem, plans to avenge the death of his uncle and sets out on a quest to expose “The Tortoise“…
Who’s in it. Mark of the Tortoise stars Hildegard Knef as Lorelli, Götz George as Donald "Don" Micklem, Richard Münch as Mario Orlandi di Alsconi and Heinz Reincke as Inspektor Dickes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Mark of the Tortoise has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Mark of the Tortoise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mark of the Tortoise tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mark of the Tortoise (1964)?
- In US, Mark of the Tortoise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mark of the Tortoise worth watching?
- Mark of the Tortoise holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mark of the Tortoise?
- Mark of the Tortoise stars Hildegard Knef, Götz George, Richard Münch, Heinz Reincke and Carl Lange.
- When was Mark of the Tortoise released?
- Mark of the Tortoise was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.