Werner Peters, born in 1918 in Werlitzsch, Germany, carved out a niche in cult cinema with his compelling portrayals of sinister characters. He is particularly known for his roles in The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse (1960), where he embodies the chilling atmosphere of giallo, and Angels of Terror (1971), a film that exemplifies the exploitation genre's flair. Throughout his career, Peters frequently played morally ambiguous figures, making him a memorable presence in films like The Curse of the Hidden Vault (1964) and The Corrupt Ones (1967), solidifying his legacy in the realm of European genre cinema.
Angels of Terror
A determined Scotland Yard inspector travels all over London gathering the evidence needed to put a big drug-smuggling gang into the slammer. There are more than enough dead bodies to provide clues, as the gang is unusually ruthless.
