Gods of the Plague(1970)
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Gods of the Plague Synopsis
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.
Gods of the Plague (1970) is a drama and crime film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on July 24, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla, Margarethe von Trotta and Carla Egerer. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Producers:
- Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Cinematographer:
- Dietrich Lohmann
- Composer:
- Peer Raben
- Production:
- Antiteater-X-Film
- Status:
- Released
Gods of the Plague Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harry Baer
as Franz
Hanna Schygulla
as Joanna
Margarethe von Trotta
as Margarethe
- Carla Egerer
Carla Egerer
as Carla
Ingrid Caven
as Magdalene Fuller
Lilith Ungerer
as Mädchen im ersten Café
Irm Hermann
as Barkeeper
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as Pornokunde
- Yaak Karsunke
Yaak Karsunke
as Kommissar
- Micha Cochina
Micha Cochina
as Joe
Lilo Pempeit
as Mutter
- Marian Seidowsky
Marian Seidowsky
as Marian
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, produced by Michael Fengler and Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
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Gods of the Plague Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 32 ratings.
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Gods of the Plague – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gods of the Plague online?
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Gods of the Plague (1970) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gods of the Plague?
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The main cast of Gods of the Plague (1970) includes Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla, Margarethe von Trotta, Carla Egerer and Ingrid Caven. The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gods of the Plague released?
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Gods of the Plague was released on July 24, 1970 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Gods of the Plague worth watching?
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Gods of the Plague (1970) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.