Rückfahrt in den Tod

The story centers on Paul Kranz, a TEE manager who learns that his wife Ruth is in a coma following a serious traffic accident. In his search for answers, he discovers an unknown key in her purse, which leads him to an apartment revealing Ruth's hidden life as a call girl. This revelation ignites a chain of events that spiral into unintended crime, driven by Kranz's emotional turmoil.

With a runtime of 88 minutes, Rückfahrt in den Tod features a cast that includes Peter Bongartz, Iris Berben, and Dominique Pinon. The film explores themes of betrayal, shame, and the consequences of impulse, making it a compelling watch for fans of crime narratives from the 1980s. This release captures the essence of the era's cinematic storytelling in the crime genre.