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The Death King

The Death King

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The Death King

1990

1h 20m

6.3(76 votes)

Drama

Horror

Overview

Seven episodes, each taking place on a different day of the week, on the theme of suicide and violent death.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Heinrich Ebber

Tuesday

No Image

Acting

Angelika Hoch

Saturday

No Image

Sound

Hermann Kopp

Monday

No Image

Acting

Nicholas Petche

Sunday

No Image

Acting

Eva-Maria Kurz

Friday

Eva-Maria Kurz

Acting

Bela B.

Singer

Bela B.

Directing

Jörg Buttgereit

Torture Victim

Jörg Buttgereit

Acting

Mark Reeder

Soldier

Mark Reeder

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