Einer muß die Leiche sein

The plot centers on a group of tourists from East Germany who find themselves stranded at a fisher house on the Bulgarian coast due to a broken ship motor. To pass the time, they decide to play a game where one person pretends to be a corpse, another acts as a detective, and someone else plays the murderer. However, the game takes a sinister turn when the 'corpse' actually goes missing and is later discovered dead at the foot of a cliff.

Einer muß die Leiche sein combines elements of drama and crime, making it appealing to fans of both genres. The film's unique premise of a vacation gone wrong and the ensuing investigation sets the stage for suspense and intrigue. The ensemble cast includes Ruth Kommerell and Veliko Stoianov, who contribute to the film's engaging narrative.