
Under the Thousand Lanterns
1952, German. Directed by Erich Engel.
This German drama tells the story of a musician who is killed and leaves his work unfinished. His apprentice is cleared of the murder and turns out to be the real composer.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Erich EngelDirector
- Michel AuclairMichel Dumas
- Gisela TroweBetty
- Hanna RuckerElisa
- Inge MeyselAuguste
- René DeltgenKommissar Dr. Hennings
- Carl-Heinz SchrothLüders, Theaterdirektor
- Joseph OffenbachTaxichauffeur
- Katharina BraurenLissy, Garderobiere
- Willy MaertensMahnke, Gerichtsvollzieher
- Günther JerschkeMetzler
- Gerda-Maria JürgensKassiererin
- Kurt MeisterBeamter im Fundbüro
Details
- Released
- 9 April 1952
- Original title
- Unter den tausend Laternen
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Robert A. Stemmle, Erich Engel
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How long is Under the Thousand Lanterns?
Under the Thousand Lanterns runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Which OTT platform is Under the Thousand Lanterns on?
Under the Thousand Lanterns isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 April 1952. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Under the Thousand Lanterns?
If you liked Under the Thousand Lanterns, try Panic, The Glass Key, Thick as Thieves.
Who directed Under the Thousand Lanterns?
Under the Thousand Lanterns (1952) was directed by Erich Engel and stars Michel Auclair, Gisela Trowe, Hanna Rucker.