Movie

Der Richter und sein Henker

★ 6.5(2)19571h 25m

Der Richter und sein Henker is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Franz Peter Wirth
Release date: 1957-09-06
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany

About Der Richter und sein Henker

Der Richter und sein Henker is a 1957 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Franz Peter Wirth, starring Karl-Georg Saebisch, Herbert Tiede and Robert Meyn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Der Richter und sein Henker in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The old and sick detective superintendent Bärlach has to investigate the murder of his colleague Ulrich Schmied, who was murdered in the middle of the country road.

Cast

Karl-Georg Saebisch

Hans Bärlach

Herbert Tiede

Tschanz

Robert Meyn

Richard Gassmann

Maria Körber

Anna

Peter Lühr

Dr. Lutz

Sigfrit Steiner

Polizist Clenin

Max Haufler

Erster Leibwächter

Benno Sterzenbach

Zweiter Leibwächter

Corinne Pulver

Willy Semmelrogge

Robert Messerli

Alfred Schlageter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Der Richter und sein Henker in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, Der Richter und sein Henker is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Der Richter und sein Henker on Netflix?+

Der Richter und sein Henker is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Der Richter und sein Henker?+

Der Richter und sein Henker has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Der Richter und sein Henker?+

Der Richter und sein Henker stars Karl-Georg Saebisch, Herbert Tiede, Robert Meyn, Maria Körber and Peter Lühr.

When did Der Richter und sein Henker come out?+

Der Richter und sein Henker is a 1957 movie directed by Franz Peter Wirth.

What genre is Der Richter und sein Henker?+

Der Richter und sein Henker is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Der Richter und sein Henker?+

Der Richter und sein Henker was directed by Franz Peter Wirth.