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Gods of the Plague

A former convict navigates a disillusioning world after his release, pursued by a relentless entourage of women and law enforcement, in his quest to reconnect with a trusted acquaintance.

A former convict, Franz Walsch, is released from prison and sets out to reconnect with his old associates. He finds his girlfriend Johanna and visits his mother with his brother Marian, only to attract women with his stoic demeanor. As he becomes involved with a new lover, Margarethe, Johanna's jealousy grows. The duo's lives become intertwined with Günther, a notorious figure known as the Gorilla, until Marian's tragic murder.

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Info about Gods of the Plague

Studio(s): Antiteater-X-Film

Originally Released: United States, Jun 09, 1977

Production Country: Germany

Genres:Crime, Drama