Gesche's Poison movie poster

Gesche's Poison

January 1, 1998 1h 35m

Originally released in 1998. Gesche's Poison is a thriller film. directed by Walburg von Waldenfels.

Starring Geno Lechner, Stefan Kurt, and Margit Carstensen

Synopsis

A psychological portrait loosely based on the true story of Gesche Gottfried who became notorious in 19th century Bremen for killing fifteen people with arsenic. Known by her neighbors and friends as a merciful Christian, loving mother and devoted wife, she poisoned within fifteen years her parents, her brother, two husbands, three children and numerous friends. When caught, she never denied her deeds, but could not give any reason.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1998 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gesche's Poison about?

A psychological portrait loosely based on the true story of Gesche Gottfried who became notorious in 19th century Bremen for killing fifteen people with arsenic. Known by her neighbors and friends ...

Who directed Gesche's Poison?

Gesche's Poison was directed by Walburg von Waldenfels.

How long is Gesche's Poison?

Gesche's Poison has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Gesche's Poison released?

Gesche's Poison was released on January 1, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gesche's Poison?

The main cast of Gesche's Poison includes Geno Lechner, Stefan Kurt, Margit Carstensen, Sylvester Groth, Thomas Anzenhofer.