

The Secret of the Red Orchid
1962, German. Directed by Helmut Ashley.
Rival gangsters from Chicago move to London and attempt to extort money from rich Britons.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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The Secret of the Red Orchid is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, and Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Helmut AshleyDirector
- Christopher LeeCapt. Allerman
- Adrian HovenInsp. Weston
- Marisa MellLilian Ranger
- Pinkas BraunEdwin
- Christiane NielsenCora Minelli
- Eric PohlmannKerkie Minelli
- Fritz RaspTanner
- Wolfgang BüttnerChiefinsp. Tetley
- Herbert A. E. BöhmeOberst Drood
- Günther JerschkeMr. Shelby
- Klaus KinskiSteve
- Eddi ArentParker
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1962
- Original title
- Das Rätsel der roten Orchidee
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Egon Eis
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How long is The Secret of the Red Orchid?
The Secret of the Red Orchid runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is The Secret of the Red Orchid on?
The Secret of the Red Orchid is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, and Bloodstream in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret of the Red Orchid?
If you liked The Secret of the Red Orchid, try Fellowship of the Frog, The Seven-Ups, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog.
Who directed The Secret of the Red Orchid?
The Secret of the Red Orchid (1962) was directed by Helmut Ashley and stars Christopher Lee, Adrian Hoven, Marisa Mell.