Kriminalassistent Bloch

1943
1h 32m

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Axel Frische in Kriminalassistent Bloch (1943)

Crime film with Axel Frische as the quietly analyzing and sharp detective assistant who, against all odds, unravels the threads of a Jutland murder case. A man is found dead in a plantation ... Read allCrime film with Axel Frische as the quietly analyzing and sharp detective assistant who, against all odds, unravels the threads of a Jutland murder case. A man is found dead in a plantation near Fjordnæs. Suicide? A couple of unsympathetic heirs stand ready to receive the money f... Read allCrime film with Axel Frische as the quietly analyzing and sharp detective assistant who, against all odds, unravels the threads of a Jutland murder case. A man is found dead in a plantation near Fjordnæs. Suicide? A couple of unsympathetic heirs stand ready to receive the money from a life insurance policy. but only if it is suicide.

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6.3/10

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8/10

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"Kriminalassistent Bloch" is in many ways a typical crime story. However, the acting, casting, humour, and dialogue work well above average for its genre.

Even though I myself live in a big city, I can't help but finding it funny when one of the policemen says: "Rather 10 dead men in the city than 1 in the country side." There are several good oneliners like that.

The film has a nuanced view on crime. On the one hand we are asked to have sympathy with the juvenile delinquents who live in a home near the crime scene. On the other hand we end up with little sympathy for the main villain.

Finally I'd like to mention that the film also has a critical eye on journalism.