The Squeaker (1974)
Scotland Yard investigates a series of murders where the victims have died by snake venom poisoning.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Alfred Vohrer, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Heinz Drache, Barbara Rütting, Günter Pfitzmann, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Heinz Drache
as Inspektor Bill Elford
Lee Majors
as Steve Austin
Barbara Rütting
as Beryl Stedman
Martin E. Brooks
as Dr. Rudy Wells
Günter Pfitzmann
as Frank Sutton
Richard Anderson
as Oscar Goldman
Agnes Windeck
as Mrs. Mulford
Eddi Arent
as Josua Harras
Siegfried Schürenberg
as Sir Fielding
Jan Hendriks
as Mr. Leslie
Klaus Kinski
as Krishna
Stanislav Ledinek
as Der Champ
Wolfgang Wahl
as Lomm
Inge Langen
as Millie Trent
Albert Bessler
as Butler JamesCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 45 min |
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