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Gods of the Plague (1970)
Götter der Pest (original title)

91 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   24 July 1970 (West Germany)
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A man is released from prison and finds the society on the outside less than appealing. With several women as well as the police on his tail, he sets out to find an old friend.

Director:

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Writer:

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Stars:

Hanna Schygulla, Margarethe von Trotta and Harry Baer
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Cast

Cast overview:
Hanna Schygulla Hanna Schygulla ...
Johanna Reiher
Margarethe von Trotta ...
Margarethe
Harry Baer Harry Baer ...
Franz Walsch
Günther Kaufmann Günther Kaufmann ...
Günther
Carla Egerer Carla Egerer ...
Carla Aulaulu (as Carla Aulaulu)
Ingrid Caven Ingrid Caven ...
Magdalena Fuller
Jan George Jan George ...
Polizist
Lilo Pempeit Lilo Pempeit ...
Mutter
Marian Seidowsky Marian Seidowsky ...
Marian Walsch
Micha Cochina Micha Cochina ...
Joe
Yaak Karsunke Yaak Karsunke ...
Kommissar
Hannes Gromball Hannes Gromball ...
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Storyline

Franz Walsch, a small-time hood, is released from jail and searches for his old acquaintances. He finds his girlfriend Johanna and visits his mother with his brother Marian. Women are attracted to Franz, though he is a man of few words and remains emotionless throughout his encounters with them. Johanna becomes jealous when Franz goes off with his new lover Margarethe, and the pair connect with his old buddy Günther, known as the Gorilla. After Marian is murdered, a detective searching for the Gorilla and Franz pressures Johanna into divulging what she knows about them. Written by Will Gilbert  

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Crime | Drama

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Country:

West Germany

Language:

German | French | English

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Also Known As:

Bogowie zarazy See more »

Filming Locations:

Dingolfing, Bavaria, Germany See more »

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Budget:

DEM 180,000 (estimated)
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The main character is named Franz Walsch. That's also the name director Rainer Werner Fassbinder often used for his editor credit (including this film). See more »

Quotes

Günther: [dying words, after killing Carla] Life is very precious... even right now.
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Soundtracks

"Maskenball der Tiere"
(uncredited)
Performed by Karl Valentin See more »