The Violin Case Murders
1965, German. Directed by Fritz Umgelter.
The first film adaptation of Jerry Cotton. FBI agents Jerry Cotton and Phil Decker are tracing a group of six murderers. Disguised as a vagabond Jerry Cotton infiltrates the gang. Kitty, the leader's girlfriend, soon becomes Jerry's most important helper. With her help, he's able to prevent a bomb's explosion in a school. The deadly attack on a rich collector he can not prevent. The gangsters flee with the loot and a hunt to the death begins ...
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Details
- Released
- 5 May 1965
- Original title
- Jerry Cotton - Schüsse aus dem Geigenkasten
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- George Hurdalek
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The Violin Case Murders: quick answers
What comes after The Violin Case Murders?
Next in the series: Manhattan Night of Murder (1965), Jerry Cotton: The Trap Snaps Shut at Midnight (1966), and Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included (1966).
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How long is The Violin Case Murders?
The Violin Case Murders runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is The Violin Case Murders on?
The Violin Case Murders isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 May 1965. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Violin Case Murders?
If you liked The Violin Case Murders, try Find Me Guilty, Jerry Cotton, Murder in Three Acts.
Who directed The Violin Case Murders?
The Violin Case Murders (1965) was directed by Fritz Umgelter and stars George Nader, Heinz Weiss, Sylvia Pascal.