Tenderness of the Wolves
1973, German. Directed by Ulli Lommel.
A German serial killer preys on boys and young men during the so-called years of crisis between the wars. Based on the true story of Fritz Haarmann, aka the Butcher of Hanover and the Vampire of Hanover.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ulli LommelDirector
- Kurt RaabInsp. Fritz Haarmann
- Jeff RodenHans Grans
- Margit CarstensenFrau Lindner
- Ingrid CavenDora
- Wolfgang SchenckKommissar Braun
- Brigitte MiraLouise Engel
- Rainer HauerKommissar Müller
- Barbara BertramElli
- Rainer Werner FassbinderWittowski
- Heinrich GiskesLungis
- Friedrich Karl PraetoriusKurt Fromm
- Karl von LiebezeitHerr Engel
Details
- Released
- 12 July 1973
- Original title
- Die Zärtlichkeit der Wölfe
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Kurt Raab
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What Tenderness of the Wolves is based on
Tenderness of the Wolves is based on a true story.
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Tenderness of the Wolves: quick answers
Is Tenderness of the Wolves worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tenderness of the Wolves?
Tenderness of the Wolves runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Tenderness of the Wolves have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tenderness of the Wolves. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tenderness of the Wolves parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Tenderness of the Wolves yet.
Which OTT platform is Tenderness of the Wolves on?
Tenderness of the Wolves isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tenderness of the Wolves?
If you liked Tenderness of the Wolves, try Schramm, The Last House on the Left, Winged Creatures.
Who directed Tenderness of the Wolves?
Tenderness of the Wolves (1973) was directed by Ulli Lommel and stars Kurt Raab, Jeff Roden, Margit Carstensen.
What is Tenderness of the Wolves based on?
Tenderness of the Wolves is based on a true story.