It Happened in Broad Daylight
1958, German. Directed by Ladislao Vajda.
The search for a child murderer drags a once-respected detective into an all-consuming obsession.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ladislao VajdaDirector
- Heinz RühmannOberleutnant Matthäi
- Sigfrit SteinerDet. Feller
- Siegfried LowitzLt. Heinzi
- Michel SimonJacquier
- Heinrich GretlerPolizeikommandant
- Gert FröbeSchrott
- Berta DrewsFrau Schrott
- Ewald BalserProf. Manz
- María Rosa SalgadoFrau Heller
- Anita von OwAnnemarie Heller
- Barbara HallerUrsula Fehlmann
- Emil HegetschweilerGemeindepräsident
Details
- Released
- 9 June 1958
- Original title
- Es geschah am hellichten Tag
- Country
- Germany, Spain, Switzerland
- Written by
- Hans Jacoby, Ladislao Vajda, Friedrich Dürrenmatt
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What It Happened in Broad Daylight is based on
It Happened in Broad Daylight is based on The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel (1958) by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
1958
The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel
By Friedrich Dürrenmatt
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It Happened in Broad Daylight: quick answers
Is It Happened in Broad Daylight worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Happened in Broad Daylight?
It Happened in Broad Daylight runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does It Happened in Broad Daylight have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Happened in Broad Daylight. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Happened in Broad Daylight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for It Happened in Broad Daylight yet.
Which OTT platform is It Happened in Broad Daylight on?
It Happened in Broad Daylight isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Happened in Broad Daylight?
If you liked It Happened in Broad Daylight, try M, Ten Little Indians, The Seven-Ups.
Who directed It Happened in Broad Daylight?
It Happened in Broad Daylight (1958) was directed by Ladislao Vajda and stars Heinz Rühmann, Sigfrit Steiner, Siegfried Lowitz.
What is It Happened in Broad Daylight based on?
It Happened in Broad Daylight is based on The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel (1958) by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.