Detective Chief Inspector and the lead investigator who solves murder cases in Munich and its surroundings.
Douglas Fairbanks is one of the guests connected with the increasingly dangerous gathering at Blackwood Castle. He claims to have seen Kapitän Wilson alive in the cellar, prompting an attempted arrest and a return to the mausoleum. His testimony deepens the mystery when the coffin is opened and the body is still inside.
A central police investigator who recognizes that several apparently accidental drownings share the same suspicious pattern. He questions witnesses, investigates the shop linked to another victim, and uncovers Edgar Bird’s criminal connections while working closely with Susan McPherson and Sir Arthur.
Insp. Perkins is the central investigator pursuing a chain of murders, disappearances, and attempted abductions. He exposes the false story surrounding Linda and Leslie at the motel, suspects that someone inside the theatre is warning criminals, and struggles to control a case in which even police officers become entangled.
A doctor connected to the mysterious stone and the investigation, Dr. Andrew Thorrsen is asked by Prof. Forrester to treat the gravely injured assistant. He later rejects an agreement over the stone, demands twice the original price, and threatens to approach rival buyers. His clinic also becomes the site of a dangerous encounter involving Tino Celli and Irving Lambert.
The police official asked to provide protection during the revenge campaign. He remains skeptical because the presumed perpetrator is believed to be dead and argues that the police cannot hunt ghosts.
Horst Tappert has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Pater Brown Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Derrick, Der Spielverderber - Das kurze, verstörte Leben des Kaspar Hauser, Derrick - Die Pflicht ruft!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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