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Shadows over St. Pauli (1938)

Movie ★ 10.0 81 min

Crime

Old John Carstens sells his marine‐equipment firm to Lafrenz, unaware it’s now a fuel‐smuggling front. Living above the showroom with daughter Hanna and son Jochen, he resists Lafrenz’s pressure. When Hanna falls for bargeman Oschi Rasmus, Lafrenz demands John either give up Hanna or settle his debts. John defies him and dies. Oschi clears John’s debts, but Lafrenz soon plots against the young couple.

Fritz Kirchhoff Director

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Released
January 1, 1938
Runtime
81 min
IMDb
tt0030720
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Cast

Marieluise Claudius Marieluise Claudius Hanna Carstens Gustav Knuth Gustav Knuth Oschi Rasmus Hellmuth Bergmann Heinrich Lafrenz Theodor Loos Theodor Loos John Carstens Klaus Detlef Sierck Hummel Maria Koppenhöfer Maria Koppenhöfer Frau Lafrens Walter Werner Walter Werner Ohm Timmer Erich Dunskus Erich Dunskus Ewermann Margot Erbst Frau Ewermann Ernst Sattler Ernst Sattler Müller

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shadows over St. Pauli about?
Old John Carstens sells his marine‐equipment firm to Lafrenz, unaware it’s now a fuel‐smuggling front. Living above the showroom with daughter Hanna and son Jochen, he resists Lafrenz’s pressure. When Hanna falls for bargeman Oschi Rasmus, Lafrenz demands John either give up Hanna or settle his debts. John defies him and dies. Oschi clears John’s debts, but Lafrenz soon plots against the young couple.
Who directed Shadows over St. Pauli?
Shadows over St. Pauli was directed by Fritz Kirchhoff.
Who stars in Shadows over St. Pauli?
Shadows over St. Pauli stars Marieluise Claudius, Gustav Knuth, Hellmuth Bergmann, Theodor Loos.
When was Shadows over St. Pauli released?
Shadows over St. Pauli is a 1938 crime film.
Where can I watch Shadows over St. Pauli?
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