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The Good German

R20061h 48mSteven Soderbergh
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 34% · Metacritic 49

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"If war is Hell, then what comes after?"

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.

DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerWar
Berlin, GermanyChauffeurCorruptionLove Of One's LifeNaziWar CorrespondentAlliesBlack MarketTruthMissile

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What is The Good German (2006) 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 stars in The Good German?

The Good German stars George Clooney (Jake Geismar), Cate Blanchett (Lena Brandt), Tobey Maguire (Tully), Beau Bridges (Colonel Muller), Tony Curran (Danny). The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh.

How long is The Good German?

The Good German has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is The Good German worth watching?

The Good German holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 34. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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