Gesche's Poison
Brief Synopsis
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Based on a true story, the film paints a psychological portrait of Gesche Gottfried, notorious in 19th century Bremen for fatally poisoning 15 people. This loving mother and devoted wife killed off her parents, her brother, two husbands, three children, and numerous friends. When finally arrested, s
Cast & Crew
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Walburg Von Waldenfels
Director
Geno Lechner
Antje Westermann
Stefan Kurt
Margit Carstensen
Christel Orthmann
Editor
Film Details
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
1997
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 35m
Synopsis
Based on a true story, the film paints a psychological portrait of Gesche Gottfried, notorious in 19th century Bremen for fatally poisoning 15 people. This loving mother and devoted wife killed off her parents, her brother, two husbands, three children, and numerous friends. When finally arrested, she never denied her deeds.
Director
Walburg Von Waldenfels
Director
Film Details
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
1997
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 35m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1997
Released in United States November 1997
Released in United States 1997
Released in United States November 1997 (Shown in New York City (MoMA) as part of program "Recent Films from Germany" November 1-16, 1997.)
