Gaunerliebchen

A moody silent-era crime melodrama that unspools patiently, trading shadows and moral rot for quiet tension.

Directed by

Max Reichmann

Genres

Drama

Starring

Charlotte Ander, Hans Mierendorff, La Jana

Overview

A safecracker and thief escapes from prison, founds a factory and becomes rich. After 20 years, his accomplice, released from prison, demands his share and gets it. But when he also demands the hand of the factory owner's daughter, the latter shoots him. However, the girl's groom is blamed for the murder. After two detectives and a female colleague have investigated, the guilt of the factory owner comes to light, who then dies.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Guilt, crime, betrayal, class

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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