Tagebuch für einen Mörder 1988
In *Tagebuch für einen Mörder* (1988), the gripping crime thriller from director Franz Josef Gottlieb, a bestselling author's diary becomes the center of a deadly conspiracy.
Director: Franz Josef Gottlieb
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Tagebuch für einen Mörder* (1988) about?
The film follows thriller novelist Max Telligan, whose diary—set to become a Hollywood blockbuster—becomes the target of deadly forces after a US producer is murdered mid-negotiations. As intelligence agencies and criminals circle, Telligan's family becomes entangled in a lethal conspiracy where power, greed, and secrets collide.
Who directed *Tagebuch für einen Mörder*?
Franz Josef Gottlieb helmed this 1988 crime thriller, known for blending suspense with mid-century European filmmaking styles.
Who stars in *Tagebuch für einen Mörder*?
The film features Armin Mueller-Stahl in a standout role, supported by Monika Woytowicz, Julia Biedermann, Sigmar Solbach, and Christian Wolff in a tightly cast ensemble.
Is *Tagebuch für einen Mörder* (1988) worth watching?
As a 1980s crime thriller, it delivers solid suspense and a compelling premise, though its pacing may feel dated to modern audiences. Fans of European noir or classic whodunits will likely appreciate its atmospheric tension.
How long is *Tagebuch für einen Mörder*?
The film runs for 99 minutes, offering a tight, plot-driven runtime perfect for a focused viewing experience.
About Tagebuch für einen Mörder (1988) — A Crime Thriller Where the Truth is the Deadliest Weapon
In *Tagebuch für einen Mörder* (1988), the gripping crime thriller from director Franz Josef Gottlieb, a bestselling author's diary becomes the center of a deadly conspiracy. With Hollywood's eyes on the manuscript's film rights, American producer Terry Wilde arrives in Germany to secure the deal—only to be found dead at the airport. What follows is a high-stakes race against time as terrorists, intelligence agencies, and Scotland Yard all scramble to claim the diary, dragging the author's wife Harriet and daughter Marsha into the chaos.
The film weaves a tense web of intrigue, blending the cutthroat world of publishing with shadowy espionage and personal betrayal. Shot with a moody atmosphere reminiscent of late-'80s European thrillers, it delivers a suspenseful narrative where no one is safe—not even the author's alluring secretary. As alliances shift and motives blur, *Tagebuch für einen Mörder* keeps viewers guessing until the final, unexpected twist.