Jan Hendriks

Acting

Jan Hendriks

Born December 6, 1928 · Berlin, Germany

Died December 13, 1991 · aged 63

Jan Hendriks (born Heinz Joachim Hinz, December 6, 1928, Berlin – died likely December 13, 1991, Berlin) was a German actor and voice actor. After studying acting at the Hebbel Theatre school in Berlin, he began his career on stage before making his film debut in Robert A. Stemmle’s Sündige Grenze (1951), for which he became the first winner of the German Film Award for Best New Actor. He went on…

Known For

BrainwashedBrainwashed · 1960
Brainwashed
7.11960
MovieDrama
Werner von Basil, a Austrian intellectual, was captured by the Nazis in 1938. They want to break him to confess smuggling. Without any mental sustenance, the only thing left to keep his mind busy is an old tactics book for chess.
Arms and the ManArms and the Man · 1958
Arms and the Man
6.61958
MovieComedyRomance
1865: Swiss captain Bluntschli fights as mercenary in the war between Bulgaria and Serbia. When his group's attacked by a few Bulgarian troopers, he learns that he's got the wrong ammunition for his cannon and has to flee. His flight leads him right into the bedroom of his enemy's fiancée.
Mal drunter – mal drüberMal drunter – mal drüber · 1960
Mal drunter – mal drüber
10.01960
MovieComedy
The Casino AffairThe Casino Affair · 1957
The Casino Affair
8.51957
MovieDrama
In a casino in a We'5t German health resort, one often sees Sybille - an attractive young student actress. With her winnings from the roulette table, she attempts to finance her studies. Despite a rather lucky streak, her winnings are a little on the lean side. She doesn't, however, gamble with her own money but with that of Dr. Busch, a lawyer, who likes to stay in the background with the argument that gambling houses are not the proper turf for a serious lawyer. From him, Sybille receives only a small share of her winnings later, and only through the intervention of Gerhard Fischer, a journalist, does Sybille come to realize her role in Dr. Busch's fraudulent scheme.
AlcaptarAlcaptar · 1978
Alcaptar
1978
MovieAdventure
Der Bauerndoktor von BayrischzellDer Bauerndoktor von Bayrischzell · 1957
Der Bauerndoktor von Bayrischzell
7.51957
MovieComedy
In spite of his blustering manner and his refusal to listen to what the patients have to say, Dr. Doppelsieder is highly respected in the Upper Bavarian town of Bayrischzell, because he (almost) always has the right remedy and effective advice ready for the sick. The only person he can't help is Pfundtner, the rich Guldenhof farmer. He wants a remedy that, after seven daughters, will finally help him and his wife to the longed-for farm inheritance.
The College Girl MurdersThe College Girl Murders · 1967
The College Girl Murders
6.81967
MovieCrimeThriller
Police try to track down a hooded serial killer who murders his victims with a combination of acid and poison gas.
The Devil's DaffodilThe Devil's Daffodil · 1961
The Devil's Daffodil
5.81961
MovieMysteryCrime
A Chinese detective breaks up a drug smuggling ring and tries to find the "Daffodil Killer". The drug smugglers had devised the ingenious method of smuggling heroin from Hong Kong in the stems of daffodils.

Movies

BrainwashedBrainwashed · 1960
Brainwashed
7.11960
MovieDrama
Werner von Basil, a Austrian intellectual, was captured by the Nazis in 1938. They want to break him to confess smuggling. Without any mental sustenance, the only thing left to keep his mind busy is an old tactics book for chess.
Arms and the ManArms and the Man · 1958
Arms and the Man
6.61958
MovieComedyRomance
1865: Swiss captain Bluntschli fights as mercenary in the war between Bulgaria and Serbia. When his group's attacked by a few Bulgarian troopers, he learns that he's got the wrong ammunition for his cannon and has to flee. His flight leads him right into the bedroom of his enemy's fiancée.
Mal drunter – mal drüberMal drunter – mal drüber · 1960
Mal drunter – mal drüber
10.01960
MovieComedy
The Casino AffairThe Casino Affair · 1957
The Casino Affair
8.51957
MovieDrama
In a casino in a We'5t German health resort, one often sees Sybille - an attractive young student actress. With her winnings from the roulette table, she attempts to finance her studies. Despite a rather lucky streak, her winnings are a little on the lean side. She doesn't, however, gamble with her own money but with that of Dr. Busch, a lawyer, who likes to stay in the background with the argument that gambling houses are not the proper turf for a serious lawyer. From him, Sybille receives only a small share of her winnings later, and only through the intervention of Gerhard Fischer, a journalist, does Sybille come to realize her role in Dr. Busch's fraudulent scheme.
AlcaptarAlcaptar · 1978
Alcaptar
1978
MovieAdventure
Der Bauerndoktor von BayrischzellDer Bauerndoktor von Bayrischzell · 1957
Der Bauerndoktor von Bayrischzell
7.51957
MovieComedy
In spite of his blustering manner and his refusal to listen to what the patients have to say, Dr. Doppelsieder is highly respected in the Upper Bavarian town of Bayrischzell, because he (almost) always has the right remedy and effective advice ready for the sick. The only person he can't help is Pfundtner, the rich Guldenhof farmer. He wants a remedy that, after seven daughters, will finally help him and his wife to the longed-for farm inheritance.
The College Girl MurdersThe College Girl Murders · 1967
The College Girl Murders
6.81967
MovieCrimeThriller
Police try to track down a hooded serial killer who murders his victims with a combination of acid and poison gas.
The Devil's DaffodilThe Devil's Daffodil · 1961
The Devil's Daffodil
5.81961
MovieMysteryCrime
A Chinese detective breaks up a drug smuggling ring and tries to find the "Daffodil Killer". The drug smugglers had devised the ingenious method of smuggling heroin from Hong Kong in the stems of daffodils.
Buffalo Bill, Hero of the Far WestBuffalo Bill, Hero of the Far West · 1964
Buffalo Bill, Hero of the Far West
5.41964
MovieWestern
Colonel William Cody, alias Buffalo Bill, intends to put an end to the dishonest relations between a gang of white swindlers and the Indian, Yellow Hand. So he goes to the chief of Yellow Hand's tribe, Wise Fox, and tries to convince him to sign a peace treaty with the Federal troops. In order to avoid this, Yellow Hand abducts Wise Fox's daughter, pretending that the soldiers have done it.
The Door with Seven LocksThe Door with Seven Locks · 1962
The Door with Seven Locks
6.51962
MovieCrimeMystery
A rich man bequeaths seven keys to seven of his friends, but only one will unlock the door to untold wealth.
The Man with the Glass EyeThe Man with the Glass Eye · 1969
The Man with the Glass Eye
5.71969
MovieCrimeDrama
A man is found dead in a London hotel. The knife is still firmly stuck in the victim's chest, and Inspector Perkins strangely finds a glass eye in his jacket pocket. Kurt after that a second, mysterious murder happens: A city-famous dancer of the Las Vegas Girls, who perform at the London Odeon Theater, is poisoned. Is there a connection between the pretty dancer and the hotel guest? Inspector Perkins and his colleagues are pressed for time. The "man with the glass eye" strikes deadly again and again. A first clue leads Scotland Yard to a billiard club, where one has to show a glass eye as an admission ticket.
Appointment in BeirutAppointment in Beirut · 1968
Appointment in Beirut
6.01968
MovieCrime
When an international casino crime ring is planning a big score at a fixed roulette game, the casino police enlists the help of Jeff Miller, an alcoholic croupier, to nab the bad guys. Jeff is attracted to Laura, a singer at the casino, but she prefers the company of the leader of the thieving casino ring.
The Inn on the RiverThe Inn on the River · 1962
The Inn on the River
6.81962
MovieCrimeDrama
A serial killer named The Shark is terrorizing London by killing his victims with a speargun and then, dressed in a scruba-diver's wetsuit, using the city's sewer tunnels to make his getaway.
The SqueakerThe Squeaker · 1963
The Squeaker
6.51963
MovieCrimeMystery
Scotland Yard investigates a series of murders where the victims have died by snake venom poisoning.
Castle of the Creeping FleshCastle of the Creeping Flesh · 1968
Castle of the Creeping Flesh
4.51968
MovieHorror
In an ancient castle, a mad scientist is trying to revive his dead daughter by an operation, but there are certain body parts he needs that he can't get. His problem is solved when a group of drunken party-goers stumble into his castle.
Duel at SundownDuel at Sundown · 1965
Duel at Sundown
5.81965
MovieWestern
During a cattle drive, Don McGow leaves the herd in charge of his younger brother and rides off. When the herd is reported stolen he blames himself and goes in search of the thieves.
Mark of the TortoiseMark of the Tortoise · 1964
Mark of the Tortoise
6.51964
MovieThrillerCrime
English millionaire Sir Cyrus Bradley is being blackmailed by “The Tortoise” Crime Syndicate. He is to pay £ 100,000.00 Pounds to stay alive and not be murdered. After his refusal to pay the money, he is quickly killed. Cyrus‘ nephew, Don Micklem, plans to avenge the death of his uncle and sets out on a quest to expose “The Tortoise“…
Heintje - Einmal wird die Sonne wieder scheinenHeintje - Einmal wird die Sonne wieder scheinen · 1970
Heintje - Einmal wird die Sonne wieder scheinen
6.51970
MovieFamilyMusic
When the bank clerk Klaus Helwig is arrested on suspicion of embezzlement, his son Heintje, whose mother died at birth, comes to his grumpy grandfather's house. Heintje manages to win his heart and prove his father's innocence..
Immer wenn es Nacht wirdImmer wenn es Nacht wird · 1961
Immer wenn es Nacht wird
8.01961
MovieDrama
AlibiAlibi · 1955
Alibi
6.71955
MovieCrime
An industrialist's wife was killed and now her lover is accused of murder.
Passionate DoctorPassionate Doctor · 1959
Passionate Doctor
4.51959
MovieDrama
Bobby Dodd intervenesBobby Dodd intervenes · 1959
Bobby Dodd intervenes
9.01959
Movie
Nackt, wie Gott sie schufNackt, wie Gott sie schuf · 1958
Nackt, wie Gott sie schuf
7.51958
MovieDrama
Adaptation of a novel by Johannes Mario Simmel. The story takes place in the Dolomites, where a conflict arises between the clergy of a monastery and the inhabitants of a shanty town for construction workers over the water supply. A young novice feels increasingly attracted to the men who, after work, enjoy themselves in dimly lit bars with music and alcohol with easy girls. As a result, she is in danger of falling away from the faith and, instigated by a woman from the village, even leaves the convent. In the end, however, she finds her way back to God.
The Green Devils of Monte CassinoThe Green Devils of Monte Cassino · 1958
The Green Devils of Monte Cassino
5.61958
MovieWarDrama
German Paratroopers are ordered to hold the line at Monte Cassino in Italy, and halt the allied advance on Rome.

TV Shows

The Old FoxThe Old Fox · 1977
The Old Fox
6.31977
SeriesCrimeDrama
A police department, lead by an older, experienced detective solve crimes together.
DerrickDerrick · 1974
Derrick
6.11974
SeriesDramaCrime
Derrick was a German TV series produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant Inspector Harry Klein, who solve murder cases in Munich and surroundings.
The CommissionerThe Commissioner · 1969
The Commissioner
8.01969
SeriesDramaCrime
Der Kommissar is a German television series about a group of detectives of the Munich homicide squad. All 97 episodes, which were shot in black-and-white and first broadcast between 1969 and 1976, were written by Herbert Reinecker and starred Erik Ode as Kommissar Herbert Keller. Keller's assistants were Walter Grabert, Robert Heines, and Harry Klein who, in 1974, was replaced by his younger brother Erwin Klein.
Polizeifunk ruftPolizeifunk ruft · 1966
Polizeifunk ruft
5.01966
SeriesCrimeDrama
Polizeifunk ruft is a German television series.
Das KriminalmuseumDas Kriminalmuseum · 1963
Das Kriminalmuseum
8.01963
SeriesCrime
Das Kriminalmuseum was a German television series. It ran from 1963 to 1970 on ZDF and was one of its first programs. Each episode began with a tracking shot through an unspecified crime museum, stopping at one of the displays, whose story was then told. Each episode was between 60 and 75 minutes long and featured different actors as the criminal commissioner. The best known was Erik Ode, who in 1969 moved to Der Kommissar, appearing in 97 episodes. The theme music of the series was written by German composer Martin Böttcher, who also composed the complete scores for five episodes.
Dem Täter auf der SpurDem Täter auf der Spur · 1967
Dem Täter auf der Spur
10.01967
SeriesCrime
Dem Täter auf der Spur is a German television series.
StahlnetzStahlnetz · 1958
Stahlnetz
6.71958
SeriesDramaCrime
Stahlnetz is a German television series.
St. Pauli-LandungsbrückenSt. Pauli-Landungsbrücken · 1979
St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken
4.51979
SeriesDrama
Der Kurier der KaiserinDer Kurier der Kaiserin · 1970
Der Kurier der Kaiserin
9.01970
SeriesDrama
Der Kurier der Kaiserin is a German Television series.
Cliff DexterCliff Dexter · 1966
Cliff Dexter
9.01966
SeriesCrime
Cliff Dexter was a detective series in the ZDF 1966 until 1968. It produced two seasons each with 13 episodes each 25 minutes, lead actor was Hans von Borsody. Other performers have included Hans Schellbach as Commissioner Meinert, Sabine Bethmann as Jacqueline and Andrea Dahmen as Carrol. In two episodes occurred Günter Strack. Cliff Dexter is a former FBI agent who - working as a private investigator - in a German city. Parts of the series were filmed in Hamburg, including the startup sequence, runs in his Mercedes Benz Dexter Cliff SEb convertible through the Wallringtunnel to his office. The series was, although popular with audiences, not continued after 26 episodes, probably partly because the critics little good at the 'pocket-Bond' was. Yet in this series broadcast period 1966-1968 reached regularly 36-38 million viewers.
Drüben bei LehmannsDrüben bei Lehmanns · 1970
Drüben bei Lehmanns
9.01970
SeriesFamily
RichelieuRichelieu · 1977
Richelieu
9.51977
SeriesFamily
In a France fractured by court rivalries and personal ambitions, Richelieu moves without ornament. No flourish, no glory — only the cold machinery of power. Caught between a hesitant king, a nobility dreaming of defiance, and enemies multiplying on every front, the cardinal enforces his line: centralize, control, crush resistance. The series follows a strategist who doesn’t hide behind morality. He acts to keep the State standing, even if it means breaking those who stand in his way. Espionage, secret negotiations, decisive strikes… Richelieu plays a game where mistakes are fatal, and the survival of the kingdom rests on one man willing to go further than all the others
Death Runs After ThemDeath Runs After Them · 1967
Death Runs After Them
7.01967
SeriesCrime
Engineer Morrison returns to England after a long stay in America. Terrible news awaits him: his sister Alice is said to have committed suicide.
Slim Callaghan greift einSlim Callaghan greift ein · 1964
Slim Callaghan greift ein
7.01964
SeriesCrime
67 Days: The Republic of Uzhitze67 Days: The Republic of Uzhitze
67 Days: The Republic of Uzhitze
3.3
Series
TV series which serves as an extended version of the film of the same title.