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The Sinister Wish
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The Sinister Wish

1939 · 99 min Drama

After losing almost all of his money, a young marquis discovers that among his few remaining possessions is a magical piece of leather which is capable of fulfilling any wish. However, every use of it will make it less effective and furthermore will shorten the life of its user. Nevertheless, the marquis uses the magical object ruthlessly in order to regain his wealth and especially to get the love of Feodora, an actress. But all his efforts only seem to lead to doom…

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The Sinister Wish is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1939. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Olga Tschechowa

Olga Tschechowa

Feodora, Schauspielerin

Käthe Gold

Käthe Gold

Pauline, Silhouettenschneiderin

Elisabeth Flickenschildt

Elisabeth Flickenschildt

Blanchette, Besitzerin einer Schenke

Hans Holt

Hans Holt

Marquis Rafaél de Valentin

Ewald Balser

Ewald Balser

Pertignac, Kunsthändler, Rafaéls Freun

Paul Dahlke

Paul Dahlke

Canais, Feodoras Lakai und Geliebter

Axel von Ambesser

Axel von Ambesser

Jouet, Luftschiffer

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Franz Pfaudler

Navarreins

Aribert Wäscher

Aribert Wäscher

Vignon

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S.O. Schoening

Auktionator

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