---
title: "Hotel der toten G\u00e4ste"
year: 1965
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hotel-der-toten-gaste-1965"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 116856
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hotel der toten Gäste (1965) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hotel-der-toten-gaste-1965

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hotel der toten Gäste is a 1965 thriller and crime film directed by Eberhard Itzenplitz, starring Joachim Fuchsberger, Karin Dor, Frank Latimore, Hans Nielsen, and Wolfgang Kieling. The international production involves Germany, Spain, and France, and features a narrative centered on a London crime reporter who takes on a murder investigation after his informant is stabbed to death.

The film unfolds against the bustling backdrop of a film and music festival hosted at the Hotel Atlanta in San Remo, blending the glamorous setting with dark criminal intrigue. As the reporter pursues what he senses is a major story, the narrative captures a suspenseful atmosphere of secrecy and investigation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A London crime reporter investigates the murder of a hotel detective who came to sell explosive secrets."

### Why Watch
- Follows a London crime reporter as he pursues a dangerous murder investigation.
- Features a tense plot sparked by a murdered informant in an office.
- Set against the backdrop of a film and music festival at the Hotel Atlanta in San Remo.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking extensive background details beyond the provided synopsis may find the plot summary brief.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is suspenseful and centered on a criminal investigation with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime-thriller, #investigative-reporter, #hotel-mystery, #san-remo, #festival-setting

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eberhard Itzenplitz
- **Networks / Studios**: Music House Filmproduktion, C.I.C.E., Carthago Films (ES)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joachim Fuchsberger** as *Barney Blair*
- **Karin Dor** as *Gilly Powell*
- **Hans Nielsen** as *Inspector Forbesa*
- **Renate Ewert** as *Lucy Balmore*
- **Gisela Uhlen** as *Ruth Cornell*
- **Frank Latimore** as *Larry Cornell*
- **Claus Biederstaedt** as *Morton Marlowe*
- **Monika Peitsch** as *Agnes Green/Alice Creusot*
- **Wolfgang Kieling** as *Jack Courtney*
- **Gus Backus** as *Bucci*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Hotel der toten Gäste?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It holds a user score and ratings around 52 to 53 percent on platforms like Kinobox and TMDB, making it a matter of personal preference for classic crime film fans.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Hotel der toten Gäste is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hotel der toten Gäste — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/116856)
- [Hotel der toten Gäste (1965) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/108596-hotel-der-toten-gaste/prehled/)
- [Hotel der toten Gäste 53% (1965) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/225885-hotel-der-toten-gaste)
- [Hotel der toten Gäste (1965)](https://www.sms.cz/film/hotel-der-toten-g-ste)
- [Hotel der toten Gäste (1965) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/hotel-der-toten-gaste)

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