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Fellowship of the Frog (1959)

6.519591h 29mDE
CrimeThrillerMystery

Directed by Harald Reinl

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 29m

Language

DE

Release

September 4, 1959

Director

Harald Reinl

Official Trailer

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Overview

Both Scotland Yard and an amateur American sleuth are tracking a master criminal known as The Frog. This moniker refers to the bulging-eyed mask worn by the evildoer, and is reflected by the frog icons painfully tatooed onto the forearms of his henchmen. The trail leads to the country manor of an en...

Cast

Joachim Fuchsberger

Joachim Fuchsberger

Richard Gordon

Siegfried Lowitz

Siegfried Lowitz

(Ober-)Inspektor Elk (German version) /(Chief) Inspector Hedge (English version)

Eddi Arent

Eddi Arent

James

Elfie von Kalckreuth

Elfie von Kalckreuth

Ella Bennet

Walter Wilz

Walter Wilz

Ray Bennet

Carl Lange

Carl Lange

John Bennet

Dieter Eppler

Dieter Eppler

Joshua Broad

Jochen Brockmann

Jochen Brockmann

Philo Johnson

Ernst Fritz Fürbringer

Ernst Fritz Fürbringer

Sir Archibald

Eva Pflug

Eva Pflug

Lolita

Fritz Rasp

Fritz Rasp

Ezra Maitland

Erwin Strahl

Erwin Strahl

Sergeant Balder (German version) /Sergeant Barclay (English version)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Fellowship of the Frog (1959), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Both Scotland Yard and an amateur American sleuth are tracking a master criminal known as The Frog. This moniker refers to the bulging-eyed mask worn by the evildoer, and is reflected by the frog icons painfully tatooed onto the forearms of his henchmen. The trail leads to the country manor of an enigmatic, steely-eyed nabob, whose repressed son has eyes for the artistes at the Lolita cabaret, and whose lovely daughter captures the fancy of both the American playboy and the villain himself. Murder, kidnapping and seduction ensue.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Fellowship of the Frog. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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