Death Will Return

Death Will Return

1961 · 90 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Mystery

Adapted from Nikos Foskolos’ theatrical play. On a terribly stormy night, in a secluded hotel, the owner, Brigadier Norton, is murdered. Prime suspects: his daughter Elena, his second wife Liza, Liza’s niece and her fiancé, Norton’s physician, and the hotel staff. Inspector Fox and his assistant, policeman Petridis, are assigned the investigation of the crime. While the suspects’ questioning is under way, some more people arrive at the hotel: detective Tilemachos Christofis with his assistant Aliki, and lieutenant Karalis, a sworn enemy of the victim, complicating things even more.

Directed by Errikos Thalassinos · Written by Errikos Thalassinos

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Dimitris Papamichael Tilemahos Hristofis
Nelly Angelidou Elena
Despo Diamantidou Liza
Melpo Zarokosta Aliki
Vasos Andronidis Officer Petridis
Hristos Tsaganeas Doctor
Lavrentis Dianellos Captain Karalis
Thanasis Mylonas
Anna Tari
Vasilis Diamantopoulos Inspector Fox
Eleni Mavili
Yorgos Bellos

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