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Release Year1980
Runtime1h 16m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy
Votes2
DirectorWolfgang Hübner
WritersWolfgang Hübner, Wera Küchenmeister, Claus Küchenmeister
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGodfather Death
About Godfather Death
Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who had thirteen children. Since the farmer was so poor, there was never anything left for the youngest of the family. Therefore, the farmer chose Death as the godfather of his son, Jörg, because all people are equal in the eyes of Death. The Grim Reaper is happy to look after the boy and turns Jörg into a skilled doctor who earns wealth and fame.
Directed by Wolfgang Hübner, Godfather Death leans on a strong ensemble — Dieter Franke, Jan Spitzer, Hannes Fischer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1980.
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