
Acting
Horst Beck
Born — Died
1913-03-09 — 1974-09-21
Place of birth
Leipzig, Germany
Known for
Acting
Credits
42 titles
Known for
6.2Tatort is a long-running German/Austrian/Swiss crime television series set in various parts of these countries. The show is broadcast on the channels of ARD in Germany, ORF in Austria and SF1 in Switzerland.
Scene of the Crime
1970
7.5Stahlnetz is a German television series.
Stahlnetz
1958
9.0A story of the famous British train robbery from the 1960s, told from the view of the robbers.
Die Gentlemen bitten zur Kasse
1966
Lugtal, a town nestled between hills, where the citizens feel at home in their half-timbered houses. A dominant figure: Count Brosch, brewery owner and entrepreneur. He is planning a large-scale housing project in the nearby city forest. Some politicians and many committed citizens are opposed to this, striving instead for the renovation of the old town. Against this backdrop, the story of two contrasting brothers unfolds—the conformist Fridolin and the rebellious Max Fantl.
Die Stadt im Tal
1975
6.4As Germany's fortunes in the latter part of World War II wane, several young boys, in their enthusiasm to do something "for the fatherland", volunteer to fight with the German army in the East. Horrified at the news that their children left for the Russian front, the boys' mothers begin a desperate effort to get their sons back.
Children, Mother, and the General
1955
No synopsis available yet.
Anker auf und Leinen los!
1968
Film credits
1960s · 9 titles
No synopsis available yet.
Onkel Phils Nachlaß
1965
Munich cab driver Herbert Sponer picks up American businessman Jack Mortimer at the train station. Suddenly Mortimer is shot while driving and Sponer has to try to avoid being suspected as the perpetrator.
Jack Mortimer
1961
4.7A drama that illustrates a few days at a busy Hamburg police station.
Polizeirevier Davidswache
1964
No synopsis available yet.
Die eigenen vier Wände
1965
The Investigation (1965) is TV version of a play by German playwright Peter Weiss that depicts the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963–1965.
The Investigation
1966
No synopsis available yet.
Der Renegat
1967
At the center of the story are building contractor Patschold, who juggles advances and loans, and his shrewd chauffeur Göhrke. Patschold's wife almost suffers a nervous breakdown and his mistress makes ever greater demands.
Ich fahre Patschold
1964
No synopsis available yet.
Carrie
1965
No synopsis available yet.
Gauner-Serenade
1960
1950s · 19 titles
6.4As Germany's fortunes in the latter part of World War II wane, several young boys, in their enthusiasm to do something "for the fatherland", volunteer to fight with the German army in the East. Horrified at the news that their children left for the Russian front, the boys' mothers begin a desperate effort to get their sons back.
Children, Mother, and the General
1955
9.0Murder mystery about the disappearance of a boy who has leukaemia following the murder of his mother, which he witnessed.
Grabenplatz 17
1958
6.9The adaptation of the eponymous play by Carl Zuckmayer tells the story of renegade general Harras of the German Luftwaffe, who during WWII openly criticizes the Nazi regime. As a consequence, he is put under surveillance, and even imprisoned for a brief period of time. Still remaining outspoken, Harras realizes the horrific dimensions of this hopeless and injust war waged by Germany.
The Devil's General
1955
7.0Granny Jantzen lives with her three granddaughters Dick, Dalli and Angela on the small pony farm Immenhof in Northern Germany. Since the breeding of ponies isn′t profitable anymore, Granny Jantzen is struggling to keep the family property. During the summer break , young Ethelbert is spending his holiday with his cousins at Immenhof. While Angela has fallen in love with the wealthy land owner Jochen von Roth, Dick and Dalli have to put up with bigheaded urbanite Ethelbert.
Die Mädels vom Immenhof
1955
7.5Eva wants to become a singer and ends up in the Mambo bar, where behind the scenes is traded with other goods than talents.
Mädchen für die Mambobar
1959
6.7Fatme has quite the talent for getting herself into trouble and escaping with her head intact. But when she's caught rifling through Caliph Omar's possessions, she finds herself in serious trouble. News of a theft makes the rounds and now the caliph's men are after her. Fortunately, she's able to find refuge with a sheikh, who isn't quite so thorough in checking his possessions. And it's thanks to him, that Fatme is able to get away with her newly acquired goods.
The Thief of Bagdad
1952
No synopsis available yet.
Dame Kobold
1953
7.5Three Foreign Legionnaires - Luigi, Pat and Kurt - desert during the Algerian war because they have had enough of the inhumane war machine. But their comrade Robert intercepts them and decides to have them court-martialed. On their way to Algiers, they pick up young Madeleine, who has just survived an attack by insurgents. Suddenly Robert changes his mind and joins the deserters. Madeleine realizes that she is now a prisoner of the four foreign legionnaires and must make her own escape.
Escape from Sahara
1958
4.2Because the young hunter Michael has carelessly fallen for the head forester's daughter, he incurs the wrath of his colleague Bertl. This not only earns him a beating, but also a charge for a crime he did not commit. Fortunately, he manages to flee to Africa, where he finds shelter with a friend as a big game hunter. But his heart soon pulls him back home.
Einmal noch die Heimat seh’n
1958
8.7Memorable moments from the life of the Catholic priest and naturopath from Wörishofen (1821-1897). The film depicts the successes of his hydrotherapy methods, his hostility from conventional medicine, and his rehabilitation by Pope Leo XIII.
Sebastian Kneipp
1958
No synopsis available yet.
Frau im besten Mannesalter
1959
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Sensation in San Remo
1951
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Tanz in der Sonne
1954
6.4No synopsis available yet.
Der müde Theodor
1957
No synopsis available yet.
Die 7 Todsünden des Staatsbürgers
1958
10.0A completely new life begins for railroad employee Werner Nordhaus when he meets the fascinating variety theater director Karena Rodde. She discovers that Werner is a great dancing talent and is determined to win him over for her theater. Karena wants Werner to give up his life as a train driver and start training as an artist for her in Hamburg - a decision that would turn his life upside down...
Lockende Sterne
1952
8.0At a beauty contest, a saleswoman falls into the hands of brutal traffickers. A policewoman poses as a barmaid to infiltrate the gang.
Gefährdete Mädchen
1958
The story of a publisher who betrays his professional ethics to ride the wave of economic prosperity.
Glücksritter
1957
10.0The story of a woman who is unwittingly drawn into a life of vice.
Die Straße
1958
1930s · 3 titles
Seven men in peaceful Switzerland swear lifelong friendship while the rest of the world is at strife. A conflict arises when the daughter of one falls in love with the son of another.
Hermine and the Seven Upright Men
1935
5.7A psychological study of three girls who enter a boys' school to prepare for their final examination.
The Growing Youth
1933
No synopsis available yet.
Besuch im Karzer
1934
Series credits
6.2Tatort is a long-running German/Austrian/Swiss crime television series set in various parts of these countries. The show is broadcast on the channels of ARD in Germany, ORF in Austria and SF1 in Switzerland.
Scene of the Crime
1970
6.2Tatort is a long-running German/Austrian/Swiss crime television series set in various parts of these countries. The show is broadcast on the channels of ARD in Germany, ORF in Austria and SF1 in Switzerland.
Scene of the Crime
1970
7.5Stahlnetz is a German television series.
Stahlnetz
1958
7.5Stahlnetz is a German television series.
Stahlnetz
1958
9.0A story of the famous British train robbery from the 1960s, told from the view of the robbers.
Die Gentlemen bitten zur Kasse
1966
Lugtal, a town nestled between hills, where the citizens feel at home in their half-timbered houses. A dominant figure: Count Brosch, brewery owner and entrepreneur. He is planning a large-scale housing project in the nearby city forest. Some politicians and many committed citizens are opposed to this, striving instead for the renovation of the old town. Against this backdrop, the story of two contrasting brothers unfolds—the conformist Fridolin and the rebellious Max Fantl.
Die Stadt im Tal
1975
No synopsis available yet.
Anker auf und Leinen los!
1968
No synopsis available yet.
Auf der Lesebühne der Literarischen Illustrierten
1965
No synopsis available yet.
Zirkus meines Lebens
1968

