The Indian Scarf (1963) | Region-Free (DVD)

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Source:   BD w/ German+English Audio.

Title: The Indian Scarf (1963)

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:
Following the death of Lord Lebanon, his potential heirs are summoned to his secluded mansion for the reading of his will. The stipulation: they must all remain in the mansion for six days and nights to inherit. As a storm isolates them from the outside world, the heirs are murdered one by one, each strangled with an Indian scarf. Tensions rise as the survivors attempt to identify the killer among them before it’s too late.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Alfred Vohrer
• Writers: Harald G. Petersson, George Hurdalek (based on a play by Edgar Wallace)
• Cast:
  • Heinz Drache as Frank Tanner
  • Corny Collins as Isla Harris
  • Klaus Kinski as Peter Ross
  • Gisela Uhlen as Mrs. Tilling
  • Hans Nielsen as Mr. Tilling

IMDb Link:
The Indian Scarf (1963) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Mister Cap – ★★★★
   “4 out of 5 stars for this Wallace classic? I know, it sounds like Rialto sent me a suitcase full of bribe money, but hear me out. The film is an absolute delight if you enjoy morbid kitsch, bizarre characters, and the constant suspicion that Klaus Kinski might just kill everyone at any moment.”

2. Schratzi – ★★★★½
   “After two minor entries in a row, the Rialto series bounces back in style with a major delight and one of my top favorite Krimis. What’s especially fascinating is that The Indian Scarf is among the most atypical Wallaces and tweaks the standard Krimi formula in quite exhilarating ways.”

3. Justin – ★★★
   “One of several dozen Edgar Wallace adaptations from Germany made in the 60s. Possible heirs gather for the reading of a will and are bumped off one by one by a gloved killer who (usually) strangles them with a silk scarf. Well-made and acted, with a good sense of humor, but ‘been there, done that’ plot-wise. Klaus Kinski plays a junkie sculptor, so that’s a plus.”

Meta Description:
A suspenseful German crime thriller, The Indian Scarf (1963) follows a group of heirs trapped in a mansion as they are picked off one by one by a mysterious killer. Directed by Alfred Vohrer and based on Edgar Wallace’s play, this gripping whodunit keeps audiences guessing until the final twist.