Lockvogel (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Lockvogel is a drama film directed by Hans Steinhoff, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Viktor Schott, daredevil and womanizer, is charged by his father, a jeweler, to go to Istanbul and purchase a valuable emerald necklace from a rich Persian and to bring it back by ship to Marseille. A pair of criminals are watching him and attractive Delia, with whom Viktor is in love, is used as bait. His boyhood friend Sibyl, who is in love with Viktor, warns him of the criminal ship owner and the captain, who intend to steal the jewel during a masked ball on board. Shortly before reaching the coast of France, an explosion causes the ship to capsize.
Who’s in it. Lockvogel stars Jakob Tiedtke as Juwelier Schott, Viktor de Kowa as Schott junior, Fritz Rasp as de Groot, ihr Vormund and Oskar Sima as Makarian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lockvogel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lockvogel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lockvogel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lockvogel (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lockvogel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lockvogel worth watching?
- Lockvogel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lockvogel?
- Lockvogel stars Jakob Tiedtke, Viktor de Kowa, Fritz Rasp, Oskar Sima and Hilde Weissner.
- When was Lockvogel released?
- Lockvogel was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.