Kriminal (1966) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A missing Crown and a diamond insurance fraud converge as Kriminal's interference exposes a deception and Milton pursues the people connected to the jewels.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Escape and Missing Crown

Kriminal's execution approaches while officials discuss his identity and the stolen Crown. Milton reveals that he arranged Kriminal's escape, but Kriminal's whereabouts and the Crown remain unknown.

Key Events

• Kriminal Faces Execution — As Kriminal's execution approaches, officials discuss his identity and the stolen Crown. Characters: Kriminal, Inspector Milton Location: Prison
• Milton Arranges Escape — Milton reveals that he arranged Kriminal's escape to resolve the affair favorably. Characters: Inspector Milton, Kriminal Location: Prison
• Crown Still Missing — The Crown remains missing, and Kriminal's whereabouts are unknown. Characters: Inspector Milton, Kriminal Location: Unspecified

The Twin Courier Scheme

A diamond insurance scheme centers on Lady Gold, Alex Lafont, and the twins. The plan uses separate flights and a staged theft, but an unexpected encounter leads one twin to assume the other's identity.

Key Events

• Diamond Insurance Scheme — A scheme involving valuable diamonds and an insurance claim draws attention to Lady Gold. Characters: Lady Gold, Alex Lafont, Inge / Trude Location: Unspecified
• Twin Courier Deception — The plan sends identical couriers on separate flights, with only one carrying the jewels. Characters: Inge / Trude, Lady Gold, Alex Lafont Location: Separate flights to Istanbul
• Identity Switch — After an unexpected encounter, one twin assumes the other's identity. Characters: Inge / Trude Location: Unspecified

The Fraud Unravels

Kriminal confronts the woman behind the switch and learns about the twins' collaboration with Lady Gold and Alex's role in devising the fraud. His interference disrupts the planned briefcase exchange, while the diamonds become tied to a bank safe-deposit box.

Key Events

• Kriminal Demands Answers — Kriminal confronts the woman behind the switch and forces her to explain. Characters: Kriminal, Inge / Trude Location: Unspecified
• Fraud Plan Revealed — The woman says the twins worked with Lady Gold and Alex devised the insurance fraud. Characters: Inge / Trude, Lady Gold, Alex Lafont, Kriminal Location: Unspecified
• Briefcase Exchange Disrupted — The plan was to exchange briefcases after customs and report a theft, but Kriminal's interference disrupts it. Characters: Kriminal, Inge / Trude, Lady Gold, Alex Lafont Location: After customs
• Diamonds in Bank Box — The diamonds are tied to a safe-deposit box registered to Alex and Lady Gold. Characters: Alex Lafont, Lady Gold Location: Bank

Imitations and Accusations

Lady Gold tries to arrange a substitution of the real stones with imitations, while Alex retains the key and conceals his actions. Kriminal is found dead, and Lady Gold denies responsibility while directing Milton's suspicion toward Alex.

Key Events

• Lady Gold Seeks Imitations — Lady Gold tries to enlist an accomplice to replace the real stones with imitations and flee with the proceeds. Characters: Lady Gold Location: Unspecified
• Alex Keeps the Key — Alex keeps control of the key and attempts to conceal his actions. Characters: Alex Lafont, Lady Gold Location: Unspecified
• Kriminal Found Dead — Milton's investigation takes a darker turn when Kriminal is found dead. Characters: Kriminal, Inspector Milton, Lady Gold Location: Unspecified
• Lady Gold Blames Alex — Lady Gold denies killing Kriminal, claims her car holds imitations, and points Milton toward Alex. Characters: Lady Gold, Inspector Milton, Alex Lafont Location: Unspecified

The Bank Pursuit

Milton orders Alex's arrest but discovers that Alex has already visited the bank. The available evidence suggests an escape with the diamonds, leaving police trying to catch up.

Key Events

• Alex Reaches the Bank — Milton orders Alex's arrest but learns Alex has already visited the bank; police try to catch up. Characters: Alex Lafont, Inspector Milton Location: Bank

Story Breakdown

• Prison Escape — Milton reveals that he arranged Kriminal's escape as the Crown affair remains unresolved.
  • Execution Approaches — Officials discuss Kriminal's identity as his execution approaches.
  • Milton's Decision — Milton says he arranged the escape to bring the affair to a favorable conclusion.
• Missing Crown — The stolen Crown remains unaccounted for after Kriminal's escape.
  • Crown Unrecovered — The plot states that the British Crown remains missing.
  • Unknown Whereabouts — Kriminal's location is unknown after the escape.
• Diamond Insurance Scheme — Lady Gold and Alex are connected to a plan involving valuable diamonds and an insurance claim.
  • Lady Gold's Connection — The scheme draws attention to Lady Gold, widow of Tradex's former president.
  • Alex's Fraud Plan — The woman Kriminal confronts says Alex devised the insurance fraud.
• Twin Identity Deception — The twins' identities and separate journeys are used to stage a theft.
  • Separate Flights — Two identical couriers are sent on separate flights to Istanbul, with only one carrying the jewels.
  • Identity Switch — After an unexpected encounter, one twin assumes the other's identity.
• Kriminal Disrupts Fraud — Kriminal confronts the woman behind the switch and interferes with the planned exchange.
  • Forced Explanation — The woman says the twins worked with Lady Gold.
  • Exchange Interrupted — Kriminal's interference disrupts the briefcase exchange planned after customs.
• Bank Box and Key — The real diamonds are connected to a bank box, while Alex retains control of its key.
  • Shared Registration — The safe-deposit box is registered to Alex Lafont and Lady Gold.
  • Alex Conceals Actions — Alex keeps the key and attempts to conceal his actions.
• Death and Accusation — Kriminal's death changes the investigation, and Lady Gold redirects suspicion toward Alex.
  • Kriminal Found Dead — Milton learns that Kriminal has been found dead.
  • Lady Gold Denies Blame — Lady Gold denies killing Kriminal and says the stones in her car are imitations.
• Final Bank Pursuit — Milton orders Alex's arrest, but the police learn Alex has already reached the bank.
  • Arrest Ordered — Milton orders Alex's arrest after Lady Gold points him toward Alex.
  • Police Catch Up — Alex has already visited the bank, and police try to catch up with him.

Directed by

Umberto Lenzi

Key Cast

• Glenn Saxson — Kriminal
• Helga Liné — Inge / Trude
• Andrea Bosic — Inspector Milton
• Ivano Staccioli — Alex Lafont
• Esmeralda Ruspoli — Lady Gold