The Avenger
1960, German. Directed by Karl Anton.
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- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Karl AntonDirector
- Heinz DracheMichael Brixan
- Ingrid van BergenStella Mendoza
- Benno SterzenbachSir Gregory Penn
- Ina DuschaRuth Sanders
- Ludwig LinkmannHenry Longvale
- Siegfried SchürenbergMajor Staines
- Friedrich SchoenfelderJack Jackson, Regisseur
- Klaus KinskiLorenz Voss
- Rainer BrandtReggie Conolly, Schauspieler
- Albert BesslerZeitungsmann
- Al HoosmannCast
- Maria LittoCast
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1960
- Original title
- Der Rächer
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Gustav Kampendonk, Rudolph Cartier
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The Avenger: quick answers
What should I watch before The Avenger?
Watch Fellowship of the Frog (1959) and The Red Circle (1960) first.
What comes after The Avenger?
Next in the series: Creature with the Blue Hand (1967), The College Girl Murders (1967), and The Gorilla Gang (1968).
Is The Avenger worth watching?
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How long is The Avenger?
The Avenger runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Avenger have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Avenger on?
The Avenger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Avenger?
If you liked The Avenger, try The Raven, Poker Night, The Shed.
Who directed The Avenger?
The Avenger (1960) was directed by Karl Anton and stars Heinz Drache, Ingrid van Bergen, Benno Sterzenbach.