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Shadows over St. Pauli

1938 · 81 min Crime

Old John Carstens sells his marine‐equipment firm to Lafrenz, unaware it’s now a fuel‐smuggling front. Living above the showroom with daughter Hanna and son Jochen, he resists Lafrenz’s pressure. When Hanna falls for bargeman Oschi Rasmus, Lafrenz demands John either give up Hanna or settle his debts. John defies him and dies. Oschi clears John’s debts, but Lafrenz soon plots against the young couple.

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Original Title Schatten über St. Pauli
Year 1938
Country Germany
Genre Crime
Director Fritz Kirchhoff
Runtime 81 min.

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Shadows over St. Pauli is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1938. 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.

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