The Deadly Avenger of Soho (German: Der Todesrächer von Soho) is a 1972 Spanish-West German mystery crime thriller film directed by Jesús Franco and starring Horst Tappert, Fred Williams and Barbara Rütting. The film's sets were designed by the art director Hans Jürgen Kiebach. Based on a novel by Bryan Edgar Wallace, it was in the tradition of the German series of Krimi, based on the works of his father Edgar Wallace, while also reflecting the popularity of Giallo. The film was shot in the spring of 1971 with location shooting in Alicante, Barcelona and London. It premiered at the Sitges Film Festival.
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Synopsis
A series of murders have been taking place in London hotels, in which the killer first packs the luggage of the victim before murdering them. Inspector Redford of Scotland Yard is assigned to the case and enlists the assistance of his friend the crime novelist Charles Barton. Their investigations take them to a strange institution run by Doctor Bladmore and his assistant Helen.
Cast
Horst Tappert as Charles Barton
Fred Williams as Inspector Ruppert Redford
Barbara Rütting as Celia
Elisa Montés as Helen Bennett
Luis Morris as Andy Pickwick
Siegfried Schürenberg as Dr. Bladmore
Mara Laso as Lizi
Eva Garden as Linda
Rainer Basedow as McDowell
Ángel Menéndez as Scotland Yard Chef
Wolfgang Kieling as Ferencz
Dan van Husen as Kronstel
Guillermo Méndez as Wood
Jesús Franco as Gonzales
Andrea Montchal as Patakes
Beni Cardoso as Diana