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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.
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How Good Is Gods of the Plague?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
6.0Mixed Reviews
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB5.6
★ IMDb6.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Decent, Give It a Shot
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