The Good German(2006)
“If war is Hell, then what comes after?”
Overview
An American journalist arrives in Berlin just after the end of World War Two. He becomes involved in a murder mystery surrounding a dead GI who washes up at a lakeside mansion during the Potsdam negotiations between the Allied powers. Soon his investigation connects with his search for his married pre-war German lover.
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
George Clooney
as Jake Geismar
Cate Blanchett
as Lena Brandt
Tobey Maguire
as Tully
Beau Bridges
as Colonel Muller
Tony Curran
as Danny
Leland Orser
as Bernie Teitel
Jack Thompson
as Congressman Breimer
Robin Weigert
as Hannelore
Ravil Isyanov
as General Sikorsky
Christian Oliver
as Emil Brandt
Dave Power
as Lieutenant Schaeffer
Don Pugsley
as Gunther
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
Russian
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Virtual Studios • Section Eight
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Where can I watch The Good German?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Good German (2006).
What is The Good German about?▼
An American journalist arrives in Berlin just after the end of World War Two. He becomes involved in a murder mystery surrounding a dead GI who washes up at a lakeside mansion during the Potsdam negotiations between the Allied powers. Soon his investigation connects with his search for his married pre-war German lover.
Who directed The Good German?▼
The Good German was directed by Steven Soderbergh and released in 2006. It is a drama, mystery, romance, thriller, war film.
How long is The Good German?▼
The Good German has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Good German?▼
The cast of The Good German includes George Clooney as Jake Geismar, Cate Blanchett as Lena Brandt, Tobey Maguire as Tully, Beau Bridges as Colonel Muller, Tony Curran as Danny and more.
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