

The Deathmaker
1995-11-23 · 110 min · ★ 6.9
Fritz Haarmann, who has killed at least 27 boys, is questioned by a psychology professor in order to find out whether he is sane and can be held responsible for his crimes. During this interrogation Haarmann reveals his motives and his killing methods.
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- Directors
- Romuald Karmakar
- Production companies
- Pantera Film
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
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Götz GeorgeFritz Haarmann
Jürgen HentschProf. Dr. Ernst Schultze
Hans-Michael RehbergKommisar Raetz
Pierre FranckhStenograph
Matthias FuchsDr. Machnik
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