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Gods of the Plague poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.8 / 100
1970·Crime / Drama·1h 31m

GODS OF THE PLAGUE

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.

Above the Line
Rainer Werner Fassbinder·DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder·ScreenplayDietrich Lohmann·Director of PhotographyPeer Raben·Original Music ComposerRainer Werner Fassbinder·Editor
Cast
Harry Baer·FranzHanna Schygulla·JoannaMargarethe von Trotta·MargaretheCarla Egerer·CarlaIngrid Caven·Magdalene FullerLilith Ungerer·Mädchen im ersten CaféIrm Hermann·BarkeeperRainer Werner Fassbinder·PornokundeYaak Karsunke·KommissarMicha Cochina·Joe
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 2
Rainer Werner Fassbinder·DirectorKurt Raab·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Rainer Werner Fassbinder·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Dietrich Lohmann·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Rainer Werner Fassbinder·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Peer Raben·Original Music ComposerGottfried Hüngsberg·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 1
Kurt Raab·Production Design
Production· 4
Michael Fengler·ProducerRainer Werner Fassbinder·ProducerChristian Hohoff·Production ManagerPeer Raben·Production Manager
By the Numbers
66.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Gods of the Plague's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Abstract, Somber
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Collage

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Key Elements
CarsText
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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