Heroin (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1968, Heroin is a crime film directed by Horst E. Brandt, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. This East German movie was co-produced with studios in Hungary and Yugoslavia, with many interesting location shots (border checkpoint to West Berlin, the Gellert bath in Budapest, and more). The plot is about French drug dealers, who obtain heroin somewhere in the Middle East, and smuggle it in several steps to East Berlin, and from there to France (or so it appears), killing when necessary. The hero is an officer of East German customs, who with detective work, some masquerade, and occasional violent action ultimately unravels the whole network, of course with the support of the local customs departments.
Who’s in it. Heroin stars Günther Simon as Zollkommissar Peter Zinn, Walter Jupé as Chevonne, Werner Dissel as Zollrat Donkenberg and Wolfgang Greese as Armiac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Heroin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heroin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heroin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heroin (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heroin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heroin worth watching?
- Heroin holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heroin?
- Heroin stars Günther Simon, Walter Jupé, Werner Dissel, Wolfgang Greese and Walter Lendrich.
- When was Heroin released?
- Heroin was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.