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Das Kriminalmuseum (1963): cast, story & where to watch

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Released in 1963, Das Kriminalmuseum is a crime series.

What it’s about. Das Kriminalmuseum was a German television series. It ran from 1963 to 1970 on ZDF and was one of its first programs. Each episode began with a tracking shot through an unspecified crime museum, stopping at one of the displays, whose story was then told. Each episode was between 60 and 75 minutes long and featured different actors as the criminal commissioner. The best known was Erik Ode, who in 1969 moved to Der Kommissar, appearing in 97 episodes. The theme music of the series was written by German composer Martin Böttcher, who also composed the complete scores for five episodes.

Who’s in it. Das Kriminalmuseum stars Reinhard Glemnitz as Erzähler, Hubert von Meyerinck as Rittmeister von Rellstab, Gustav Fröhlich as Herr Eggers and Kurt Schmidtchen as Gluck, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Das Kriminalmuseum sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Kriminalmuseum page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das Kriminalmuseum tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Das Kriminalmuseum (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Das Kriminalmuseum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Das Kriminalmuseum worth watching?
Das Kriminalmuseum holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Das Kriminalmuseum?
Das Kriminalmuseum stars Reinhard Glemnitz, Hubert von Meyerinck, Gustav Fröhlich, Kurt Schmidtchen and Maria Sebaldt.
When was Das Kriminalmuseum released?
Das Kriminalmuseum was released in 1963.