![Peter Cushing](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w92/l0grZXcjqctESg7h6Jdp33pA3QG.jpg)
Joe Newman, a naturalised Briton, is telephoned by his German father, whom he believed long dead, at the same time as a funeral is taking place in Bavaria - with his father's name on the coffin. His investigation in Bavaria reveals startling facts and the obstruction he meets makes him suspect foul play.