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Angst (1983) | Criteria

Still from Angst — Angst (1983) — Gerald KarglPhotographed by Zbigniew Rybczyński

Poster for Angst

Gerald Kargl

Angst

German / 1983 / 1h 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Thriller Horror

Letterboxd: 3.70/5·69K ratings·20.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A killer is released from prison and breaks into a remote home to kill a woman, her handicapped son and her pretty daughter.

Included in
Home Invasion
Position 15
Included in
October 2021
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorGerald Kargl

WriterZbigniew Rybczyński, Gerald Kargl

CinematographerZbigniew Rybczyński

Composer

EditorZbigniew Rybczyński

ProducerJosef Reitinger-Laska, Gerald Kargl

Cast

Erwin Lederas Psychopath

Robert Hunger-Bühleras Psychopath (voice)

Silvia Rabenreitheras Daughter

Karin Springeras Daughter (voice)

Edith Rossetas Mother

Josefine Lakathaas Mother (voice) / Passer-by

Rudolf Götzas Son

Renate Kastelikas Taxi Driver

Hermann Groissenbergeras Guest at café

Claudia Schinkoas Guest at café

Beate Jurkowitschas Guest at café

Rosa Schandlas Waitress at café

Rolf Bockas Policeman

Emil Polaczekas Policeman

Helmut Hrdinaas Prison guard

Adolf Hagmannas Prison guard

Karl Rieplas Prison guard

Günther Dietzas Prison guard

Elisabeth Fezas Passer-by

Paula Elkinsas Passer-by