The Devil Strikes at Night

(1957)Directed by Robert Siodmak100 minDrama, Thriller, Crime

Hamburg, Germany, 1944, during World War II. A serial killer terrorizes the city. When it seems clear that the local police are unable to catch him, forces as dark and terrible as the criminal himself become involved in the case.

Claus Holmas Police Commissioner Axel Kersten
Mario Adorfas Bruno Lüdke
Hannes Messemeras SS-Gruppenführer Rossdorf
Peter Carstenas SS-Standartenführer Mollwitz
Carl Langeas Major Thomas Wollenberg
Werner Petersas Willi Keun
Annemarie Düringeras Helga Hornung
Monika Johnas Waitress Lucy Hansen
Rosel Schäferas Anna Hohmann
Ernst Fritz Fürbringeras Presiding Judge Dr. Schleffien
Walter Janssenas DS Boehm
Wilmut Borellas SS-Obersturmführer Heinrich
Helmut Braschas SS-Truppführer Scharf
Georg Lehnas Detective Bruehl
Lukas Ammannas Public Defender
Margaret Jahnenas Frau Weinberger
Käthe Itteras Doorman's Wife
Else Queckeas Frau Lehmann
Christa Nielsenas Blonde Prostitute
Alois Maria Giani
Dietrich Thomsas Soldier
Heinz Beckas Station Constable (uncredited)
Trude Breitschopfas SS-Scharführerin (uncredited)
Friedrich Joloffas Radio Announcer (uncredited)