Hans Baerlach is a Swiss police detective who has dedicated much of his career to pursuing powerful and allegedly murderous businessman Richard Gastmann. Though Baerlach's partner meets his demise while investigating Gastmann, his replacement, Walter Tschanz, is undaunted. Meanwhile, the lovely Anna Crawley becomes involved in the case, which proceeds to take many twists and turns.
Jon Voight
as Walter Tschanz
Jacqueline Bisset
as Anna Crawley
Martin Ritt
as Hans Bärlach
Robert Shaw
as Richard Gastmann
Helmut Qualtinger
as Von Schwendi
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Dr. Lutz
Rita Calderoni
as Nadine
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
as Lamont Friedrich
Willy Hügli
as Clenin
Norbert Schiller
as Dr. Hungertobel
Guido Cerneglia
as Coroner
Lil Dagover
as Gastmann's Mother
