The Secret of the Black Trunk
1962, German. Directed by Werner Klingler.
A series of knife murders have an odd feature about them; the victims find that their luggage has been packed for them just before their deaths. Scotland Yard investigates, and discover that the murders are linked to an addictive drug called Mescadrine.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Werner KlinglerDirector
- Joachim HansenInspektor Robert Finch
- Senta BergerSusan Brown
- Hans ReiserHumphrey Curtis, Schriftsteller
- Peter CarstenPonko, ein Bettler
- Chris HowlandArnold Wickerley
- Helga SommerfeldLissy
- Leonard SteckelDr. Daniel Bransby, Arzt
- Stanislav LedinekKudernacz
- Elfriede IrrallDiana
- Kurt WaitzmannGeschäftsführer der Soho-Bar
- Hans W. HamacherSergeant Cannings
- Heinrich GiesEllison, Chefinspektor
Details
- Released
- 23 February 1962
- Original title
- Das Geheimnis der schwarzen Koffer
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Gustav Kampendonk
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How long is The Secret of the Black Trunk?
The Secret of the Black Trunk runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Secret of the Black Trunk on?
The Secret of the Black Trunk isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret of the Black Trunk?
If you liked The Secret of the Black Trunk, try Luther: The Fallen Sun, Farewell, My Lovely, Layer Cake.
Who directed The Secret of the Black Trunk?
The Secret of the Black Trunk (1962) was directed by Werner Klingler and stars Joachim Hansen, Senta Berger, Hans Reiser.