Gods of the Plague
1970, German. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Gods of the Plague
Gods of the Plague is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
Stream
Criterion ChannelAvailability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- 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
- Lilo PempeitMutter
- Marian SeidowskyMarian
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1970
- Original title
- Götter der Pest
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
Watch before Gods of the Plague
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
After Gods of the Plague
What comes next in the series.
If you liked Gods of the Plague
The Unforgivable
2021 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
I Walk Alone
1947 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Grissom Gang
1971 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
King Creole
1958 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Levity
2003 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Valachi Papers
1972 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
South of Heaven
2021 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
2019 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Score to Settle
2019 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Carlito's Way
1993 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gods of the Plague: quick answers
What should I watch before Gods of the Plague?
Watch Love Is Colder Than Death (1970) first.
What comes after Gods of the Plague?
Next in the series: The American Soldier (1976).
Is Gods of the Plague worth watching?
Gods of the Plague doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Gods of the Plague?
Gods of the Plague runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Gods of the Plague have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gods of the Plague. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Gods of the Plague parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Gods of the Plague yet.
Which OTT platform is Gods of the Plague on?
Gods of the Plague is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gods of the Plague?
If you liked Gods of the Plague, try The Unforgivable, I Walk Alone, The Grissom Gang.
Who directed Gods of the Plague?
Gods of the Plague (1970) was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla, Margarethe von Trotta.