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Battle of the Godfathers

1973 · 87 min

A grim, workmanlike Eurocrime thriller of turf wars and tough men, more functional than stylish.

Directed by
Jürgen Roland
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller
Tagline
When the godfathers meet... Look out!
Overview
Hamburg business man Otto Westermann is also the boss of organized crime in the city. His reign as godfather is in danger, though, as an ambitious Sicilian mafioso enters the fray. His goal is clear and simple: he wants to take over Hamburg. But Westermann isn't as easy to defeat as the Sicilian expects. And soon Hamburg is on the verge of a bloody mob war.
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Power, crime, violence, ambition
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Directed by
Jürgen Roland
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action6
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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