Gertan Klauber, born in 1932 in Czechoslovakia, made his mark in British cinema with a range of character roles. He appeared in Scream and Scream Again (1970), where his presence added to the film's unsettling atmosphere, and showcased his versatility in Venom (1971) as well. Klauber also played memorable parts in Bad Timing (1980) and Carry On Emmannuelle (1978), often embodying characters that straddled the line between sinister and comedic. His training at the Birmingham School of Acting paved the way for a career that spanned various genres, contributing significantly to the cult film landscape.
Bad Timing
Alex Linden is a psychiatrist living in Vienna who meets Milena Flaherty though a mutual friend. Though Alex is quite a bit older than Milena, he's attracted to her young, carefree spirit. Despite the fact that Milena is already married, their friendship quickly turns into a deeply passionate love affair that threatens to overtake them both. When Milena ends up in the hospital from an overdose, Alex is taken into custody by Inspector Netusil.