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Die Maskierten

1964

A patient, talky detective procedural that slowly pieces together a quiet suburban murder through interviews and stubborn legwork.

Directed by
Peter Hagen
Genres
Crime
Starring
Hans-Joachim Hanisch, Irma Münch, Josef van Santen
Overview
In a quiet St. Louis suburb, naturalized Italian Johnny Polo is found dead from an apparent overdose of his heart medication. Sergeant Jenkins soon uncovers evidence of murder linked to local political and economic power struggles. With his chief refusing the case, Jenkins works solo, interviewing former employer Donna Loyd and enlisting Sheriff McElliott’s help. Through patient detective work and dubious witnesses, he ultimately unmasks Polo’s killer and the motives behind the crime.

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Directed by
Peter Hagen
Genres
Crime
Starring
Hans-Joachim Hanisch, Irma Münch, Josef van Santen
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • corruption
    • power
    • deception
    • justice
    Places
    • suburbs
    • small town
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • procedural
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight4

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    Directed by
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    Starring
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    Country
    East Germany
    Languages
    German

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