

Otto Friedrich Dennert is a celebrated veteran of the Essen police force. While investigating a series of killings of women he reaches retirement age. The case is taken over by a new team, including Dennert's son Harry. Convinced that they have arrested the wrong person, Dennert begins investigating by himself with assistance from the criminal underworld.

Hans Albers

Hansjörg Felmy
Susanne Cramer

Horst Frank

Mady Rahl

Werner Peters

Siegfried Lowitz

Maria Sebaldt