Robert Siodmak's second solo directorial effort was the breathless comedy-melodrama Der Mann, Der Seinen Moerder Sucht (Looking For His Murderer) In the face of ever-mounting debts, Heinz Ruhmann arranges for his own murder to be committed within the next 12 hours. During this period, Ruhmann falls in love and gains a whole new lease on life. Frantically, he seeks out the man whom he has hired to bump him off -- only to find out that the latter has sold his "contract" to another fellow -- who in turn has sold it to a third party. Eventually, the whole mess is wrapped up with a Keystone-like car chase. Famed composer Friedrich Hollander shows up in a minor role, complete with patently phony mustache. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Looking for His Murderer Cast
Looking for His Murderer Crew
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Erich Pommer as Producer. He was 41 (76) years old when He died
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Production |
Otto Baecker as Cinematography. He was 33 (72) years old when He died
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Crew |
Konstantin Irmen-Tschet as Cinematography. He was 28 (74) years old when He died
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Crew |
Viktor Gertler as Editor. He was 29 (67) years old when He died
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Editing |
Billy Wilder as Screenplay. He was 24 (95) years old when He died
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Writing |
Ernst Neubach as Theatre Play. He was 31 (68) years old when He died
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Writing |