A Degree of Murder (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1967, A Degree of Murder is a drama and crime film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 87 minutes. “MEN COULDN' OWN HER! ...but they knew she would do anything to protect her secret!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young woman accidentally kills her ex-lover during a fight, she decides to conceal the body. Unfortunately, however, our anti-hero is less than honorable and becomes involved with not one but both of the men she finds to help her with his disposal at a construction site. And that's just one of the problems this little case of murder and deception starts.
Who’s in it. A Degree of Murder stars Anita Pallenberg as Marie, Hans Peter Hallwachs as Günther, Werner Enke as Hans and Willy Harlander as Bauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Degree of Murder 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 A Degree of Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Degree of Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Degree of Murder (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Degree of Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Degree of Murder worth watching?
- A Degree of Murder holds an audience score of 6.0 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 A Degree of Murder?
- A Degree of Murder stars Anita Pallenberg, Hans Peter Hallwachs, Werner Enke, Willy Harlander and Johannes Buzalski.
- When was A Degree of Murder released?
- A Degree of Murder was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.