The Blum Affair

The Blum Affair

1948 · 109 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, History

Dr. Blum, a Jewish manufacturer, is falsely accused of a murder. Even when the real killer’s identity becomes evident, the state prosecutor refuses to accept Blum’s innocence.

Directed by Erich Engel · Written by Robert A. Stemmle

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