Introduction"The Inn on the River" (German: Das Gasthaus an der Themse) is a 1962 West German crime film directed by Alfred Vohrer and based upon the 1959 unique "The Hand of Power" by Edgar Wallace, a respected British author extensively understood for his criminal activity novels. This film is celebrated as a top-tier example of the West German Krimi category, which combines components of investigator stories, thrillers, and scary movies. The film features an ensemble cast, including Joachim Fuchsberger, Brigitte Grothum, Elisabeth Flickenschildt, and Klaus Kinski in substantial roles.
PlotThe story occurs in London, where a series of murders accompany 10,000-pounds-sterling banknote robberies. These banknotes are sometimes described as "thousand-pounders". Scotland Yard is left puzzled by these break-ins linked with a homicidal string of strangulations and eye mutilations. The victims are all connected to a sleazy riverside inn called The Falcon's Nest. The killer is described as "Der Hexer" (The Magician) due to his strange nature and ability to evade capture.
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Inspector Anthony "Tony" River: Joachim Fuchsberger plays the function of Inspector River, a Scotland Yard investigator assigned to investigate the "Der Hexer" murders. He is determined, sharp, and ruthless in his pursuit of The Magician, utilizing non-traditional methods to gather details and find connections in between the victims.
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Myrna Emerson: Brigitte Grothum stars as Myrna, a mystical girl who is in some way connected to the criminal activities at The Falcon's Nest. She has a dark past that she is attempting to get away and seeks the help of Inspector River to stay safe from "Der Hexer".
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Mary Johnson: Elisabeth Flickenschildt portrays Mary, the evil and sinister innkeeper at The Falcon's Nest. She is the brains behind the criminal operations at the inn and is closely gotten in touch with the series of murders.
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Clay Shelton: Played by Klaus Kinski, Clay Shelton is Mary's individual assistant. He is cold, computed, and ruthless in executing her orders.
Secret Scenes1.
The Opening: The movie opens with a gripping scene of a mystical male being attacked by an unknown killer who mutilates his eyes with surgical accuracy.
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Introduction to Inspector River: We first fulfill Inspector River as he investigates the initial murders, diving deeper into the criminal underworld surrounding The Falcon's Nest.
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The Falcon's Nest: Investigating a lead, Inspector River goes to the inn camouflaged as a salesman, where he satisfies Myrna Emerson and Mary Johnson.
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Myrna's Story: Inspector River finds more about Myrna's past and her connection with the shady operations taking place in The Falcon's Nest, having compassion with her plight.
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Case Breakthrough: Inspector River lastly starts making connections in between the victims and begins to decipher Mary Johnson's wicked plans.
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The Showdown: In an interesting and extreme climax, Inspector River and his team storm the inn, nabbing the wrongdoers involved in the burglaries and murders.
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Huge Reveal: The true identity of "Der Hexer" is revealed, with Inspector River taking apart the crook's vast network and bringing justice to the victims.
Conclusion"The Inn on the River" is an amusing criminal activity thriller that masterfully provides the dirty world of criminal activity and investigations. The charming Joachim Fuchsberger carries the movie as the figured out Inspector River, supported by a strong cast that brings depth to the multi-layered story.
The sinister setting of The Falcon's Nest, which collects several dubious characters, adds intrigue and darkness to the total environment. The film commemorates Edgar Wallace's skill for producing gripping and complicated criminal activity books, providing audiences a really thrilling story that keeps them guessing till the very end.
Eine der besseren Edgar- Wallace -Verfilmungen ist DAS GASTHAUS AN DER THEMSE.
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