Gods of the Plague (1970)
After his release from prison, ex-convict Franz Walsch finds his way back into the Munich criminal underworld. His attentions focus upon two women, Joanna and Margarethe, as well as upon Günther, his friend who earlier shot his brother.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: July 24, 1970
Cast
- Harry Baer - Franz
- Hanna Schygulla - Joanna
- Margarethe von Trotta - Margarethe
- Carla Egerer - Carla
- Ingrid Caven - Magdalene Fuller
- Lilith Ungerer - Mädchen im ersten Café
- Irm Hermann - Barkeeper
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder - Pornokunde
- Yaak Karsunke - Kommissar
- Micha Cochina - Joe
Screenplay
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Screenplay)
Music: Peer Raben
Cinematography: Dietrich Lohmann
Editing: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production: Antiteater-X-Film
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
release from prison, ex-detainee, nightclub, bank robbery, nightclub owner
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gods of the Plague about?
- After his release from prison, ex-convict Franz Walsch finds his way back into the Munich criminal underworld. His attentions focus upon two women, Joanna and Margarethe, as well as upon Günther, his friend who earlier shot his brother.
- Who directed Gods of the Plague?
- Gods of the Plague was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
- Who stars in Gods of the Plague?
- Gods of the Plague stars Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla, Margarethe von Trotta, Carla Egerer, Ingrid Caven, Lilith Ungerer.
- How long is Gods of the Plague?
- Gods of the Plague has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Gods of the Plague?
- Gods of the Plague is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Gods of the Plague produced?
- Gods of the Plague was produced in Germany.