Gods of the Plague

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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.

Released: Jul 24, 1970

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Harry Baer

Franz

Hanna Schygulla

Joanna

Margarethe von Trotta

Margarethe

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