Godfather Death
Originally released in 1980. Godfather Death is a fantasy film. directed by Wolfgang Hübner. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dieter Franke, Jan Spitzer, and Hannes Fischer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Godfather Death about?
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...
Who directed Godfather Death?
Godfather Death was directed by Wolfgang Hübner.
How long is Godfather Death?
Godfather Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Godfather Death released?
Godfather Death was released on December 27, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Godfather Death?
The main cast of Godfather Death includes Dieter Franke, Jan Spitzer, Hannes Fischer, Janina Hartwig, Erika Pelikowsky.