The Violin Case Murders (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1965, The Violin Case Murders is a crime film directed by Fritz Umgelter, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The first film adaptation of Jerry Cotton. FBI agents Jerry Cotton and Phil Decker are tracing a group of six murderers. Disguised as a vagabond Jerry Cotton infiltrates the gang. Kitty, the leader's girlfriend, soon becomes Jerry's most important helper. With her help, he's able to prevent a bomb's explosion in a school. The deadly attack on a rich collector he can not prevent. The gangsters flee with the loot and a hunt to the death begins ...
Who’s in it. The Violin Case Murders stars George Nader as Jerry Cotton, Heinz Weiss as Phil Dekker, Sylvia Pascal as Kitty Springfield and Helga Schlack as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Violin Case Murders 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 The Violin Case Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Violin Case Murders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Violin Case Murders (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Violin Case Murders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Violin Case Murders worth watching?
- The Violin Case Murders holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Violin Case Murders?
- The Violin Case Murders stars George Nader, Heinz Weiss, Sylvia Pascal, Helga Schlack and Helmut Förnbacher.
- When was The Violin Case Murders released?
- The Violin Case Murders was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.