The Man in Search of His Murderer (1931)

Name: The Man in Search of His Murderer
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1931-02-04

1h 37m

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February 4, 1931
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Plot.

A man in bad sorts hires a burglar to later kill him, then changes his mind when his fortunes turn and must find the contracted murderer before it is too late.

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Release Date
February 4, 1931

Original Name
Der Mann, der seinen Mörder sucht

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 37m

Genres
Comedy

Last updated: 2025-02-10

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on the run

partially lost film

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The Man in Search of His Murderer (German: Der Mann, der seinen Mörder sucht) is a 1931 German comedy film directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Heinz Rühmann, Lien Deyers and Hans Leibelt. The film is partially lost; of the original 9 acts, only five (50 minutes) remain. It was one of the early leading roles for upcoming German star Heinz Rühmann. Co-writer Billy Wilder was at the beginning of his long career. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin and premiered at the city's Gloria-Palast. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Herlth and Walter Röhrig. It was remade in 1952 as You Only Live Once.