Epilogue (1950) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Epilogue (1950) — The reporter Peter Zabel stumbles upon the sinking of the luxury yacht Orplid in Hamburg
Epilogue (1950) Storyline
The reporter Peter Zabel stumbles upon the sinking of the luxury yacht Orplid in Hamburg on August 14, 1949. The ship went down with a wedding party run by artists on a pleasure trip from Hamburg to Scotland . In spite of good weather and no technical problems. Out of personal curiosity, Zabel starts researching. Could the sinking of Orplid have political reasons? A German political thriller and film noir inspired by Carol Reed's "The Third Man".
Full Cast & Crew
- Horst Caspar as Reporter Peter Zabel
- Bettina Moissi as Leata
- O.E. Hasse as Chefredakteur Dr. Mannheim
- Hans Leibelt as Cheflektor Kurt E. Beckmann
- Irene von Meyendorff as Conchita/Braut von Martin Jarzombeck
- Fritz Kortner as Mr. P. L. Hoopman
- Hilde Hildebrand as Mrs. Eleanor Hoopman
- Peter van Eyck as FBI-Agent Bennister alias Steward Stephan Lund
- Hans Christian Blech as Bräutigam Martin Jarzombeck
- Carl Raddatz as Pianist Aldo Siano, Mitglied einer Verbrecherbande
- Arno Assmann as Ermano, Partner von Conchita
- Paul Hörbiger as Musikclown „The Great Teatch“
- Reinhard Kolldehoff as Funker der Orplid
- Camilla Spira as Pensionswirtin
- Blandine Ebinger as Sekretärin im Auskunftsbüro
Why Watch Epilogue?
The Vibe: Epilogue is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1950. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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