The Tell-Tale Heart (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1979, The Tell-Tale Heart is a tv movie and horror film directed by Karl-Heinz Kramberg, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A man is sitting in a padded cell. He remembers how he got there. Munich in the run-up to Christmas: The loner roams the city, has abnormal ideas when looking at the most harmless things and wants to turn his perverse fantasies into reality. To do this, he chooses an old man whom he happens to see in a shop. He perfectly plans a perfidious, cruel murder.
Who’s in it. The Tell-Tale Heart stars Hans Clarin as Patient and Ferdy Mayne as Old Man.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Tell-Tale Heart has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tell-Tale Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tell-Tale Heart tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tell-Tale Heart (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tell-Tale Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tell-Tale Heart worth watching?
- The Tell-Tale Heart holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tell-Tale Heart?
- The Tell-Tale Heart stars Hans Clarin and Ferdy Mayne.
- When was The Tell-Tale Heart released?
- The Tell-Tale Heart was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.