Case 33: Antwerp

1964 1h 27m DE

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MASTERPIECE

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5.4

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★8.5TMDB · 2★5.4IMDB · 44

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Synopsis

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British detective Tim Frazer hunts a myserious murderer who kills smugglers in the city of Antwerpen.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Adrian Hoven
Tim Frazer
Corny Collins
Janine
Paul Löwinger
Stoffels
Mady Rahl
Rosalie
Ady Berber
Lode van Dijk
Sieghardt Rupp
Jack van Druten
Ellen Schwiers
Farida
Hector Camerlynck
Jeroom

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ernst Hofbauer
Writers: Ernst Hofbauer
Languages: German
Countries: Belgium, Austria

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, Austria.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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ERA

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Directed by Ernst Hofbauer, shot by Raymond Herold. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Heinz Neubrand. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Arnfried Heyne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Adrian Hoven and Corny Collins and Paul Löwinger carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ernst Hofbauer directs. Raymond Herold behind the camera. Heinz Neubrand scores. Arnfried Heyne cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, Austria. Dialogue in German.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
262 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, Austria.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Ernst Hofbauer, shot by Raymond Herold. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Heinz Neubrand. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Arnfried Heyne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Adrian Hoven and Corny Collins and Paul Löwinger carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0122758 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.