Gloria (Germany)
Directed by Edwin Zbonek
My rating: 2 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, Retromedia)
A successful play in London about Jack the Ripper comes under scrutiny by the police and politicians when someone seems to be reenacting the murders. Naturally, the lead actor, a bit unstable and overenthusiastic about his performance is the main suspect. He is in love with the daughter of a politician who wants to shut down the play. A couple of bumbling private detectives are after the reward money for the killer and provide unfunny comic relief. Occasionally atmospheric German "krimi" but ultimately undone by lackluster acting and obvious plot.
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