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Gods of the Plague

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1970 | 91 min | Drama, Crime

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Carlito's Way or Good Time, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

  • Harry BaerFranz
  • Hanna SchygullaJoanna
  • Margarethe von TrottaMargarethe
  • Carla EgererCarla
  • Ingrid CavenMagdalene Fuller
  • Lilith UngererMädchen im ersten Café
  • Irm HermannBarkeeper
  • Rainer Werner FassbinderPornokunde
  • Yaak KarsunkeKommissar
  • Micha CochinaJoe