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A million-pound inheritance, a stolen identity, and London's shadowy underbelly collide.

THE HUNCHBACK OF SOHO

1966 · 1h 29m · PG · Crime / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB
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What is The Hunchback of Soho about?

The Hunchback of Soho is a 1966 German crime, mystery, and thriller film directed by Alfred Vohrer about a woman whose inheritance is targeted by criminals who kidnap her and replace her with an imposter.

Details & Specs
Director
Alfred Vohrer
Writers
Herbert Reinecker, Edgar Wallace
Release
1966
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
Germany
Language
German
Also Known As
Der Bucklige von Soho, Edgar Wallace - Der Bucklige von Soho

Overview

Set in a fog-soaked London, The Hunchback of Soho follows Wanda Merville, who suddenly becomes heir to a million-pound fortune. Her good fortune quickly turns to peril when she’s abducted and her identity is stolen by a criminal gang desperate to claim her inheritance. Spirited away to a grim school for delinquent girls, Wanda faces a web of deception where trust is in short supply and danger lurks in every corridor. This German krimi infuses classic whodunit intrigue with a dash of pulp, featuring eccentric characters, a shadowy conspiracy, and the ever-watchful presence of Scotland Yard. The film sets up a stylishly sinister world where every motive is suspect and survival is never guaranteed.

Why Cult

Edgar Wallace Krimi

Adapted from Edgar Wallace, this film embodies the German 'krimi' tradition with its labyrinthine plot and offbeat characters.

Identity Swap Intrigue

A kidnapped heiress and an imposter at the center of a high-stakes inheritance plot add layers of deception and suspense.

Gothic London Setting

The action unfolds in a shadowy London, complete with girls' homes, underground clubs, and the ever-present threat of strangulation.

Sinister Characters

From a sadistic warden to a fake priest and a hunchback, the film is packed with memorable and menacing figures.

Threat File

Trigger

Wanda inherits a million pounds

Threat

Criminal gang kidnapping and identity theft

Effect

Victim imprisoned and replaced to steal inheritance

Setting

London; girls' home

Questions from the Vault

What is The Hunchback of Soho about? +

The Hunchback of Soho is about a woman who is kidnapped and replaced by criminals intent on stealing her million-pound inheritance.

When was The Hunchback of Soho released? +

The Hunchback of Soho was released in 1966.

Who directed The Hunchback of Soho? +

The Hunchback of Soho was directed by Alfred Vohrer.

How long is The Hunchback of Soho? +

The Hunchback of Soho has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is The Hunchback of Soho? +

The Hunchback of Soho is a crime, mystery, and thriller film.