What is The Good German?
The Good German is a 2006 film directed by Steven Soderbergh and based on Joseph Kanon's 2001 novel. The story follows an American journalist in Berlin shortly after World War Two who becomes entangled in a murder mystery involving a dead GI and his own search for a former German lover.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Release date
- Dec 15, 2006
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
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The Good German is a 2006 film directed by Steven Soderbergh and based on Joseph Kanon's 2001 novel. The story follows an American journalist in Berlin shortly after World War Two who becomes entangled in a murder mystery involving a dead GI and his own search for a former German lover.
The film blends elements of drama, mystery, romance, thriller, and war. It explores the aftermath of the conflict during the Potsdam negotiations between the Allied powers, maintaining a tone centered on the question of what follows the hell of war.
Should you watch it?
“An American journalist investigates a murder mystery in post-World War Two Berlin.”
- Features a cast including George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, and Tobey Maguire
- Directed by Steven Soderbergh
- Based on the 2001 novel by Joseph Kanon
- The film is rated R
Watch it if you enjoy mysteries set against the backdrop of the Potsdam negotiations.
This R-rated drama and thriller focuses on a murder investigation and a search for a lost lover.
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Who stars in The Good German?
The film stars George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, and Tobey Maguire.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the plot of the film?
An American journalist in post-war Berlin investigates a dead GI while searching for his married pre-war German lover.
What is the age rating for this film?
The film is rated R.
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