Battle of the Godfathers
Zinksärge für die Goldjungen
“When the godfathers meet... Look out!”
Synopsis
Hamburg business man Otto Westermann is also the boss of organized crime in the city. His reign as godfather is in danger, though, as an ambitious Sicilian mafioso enters the fray. His goal is clear and simple: he wants to take over Hamburg. But Westermann isn't as easy to defeat as the Sicilian expects. And soon Hamburg is on the verge of a bloody mob war.
Top Cast
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Herbert Fleischmann
Otto Westermann
Henry Silva
Luca Messina
Patrizia Gori
Sylvia
Horst Janson
Erik
Véronique Vendell
Kate
Raf Baldassarre
Sergio
Ermelinda De Felice
Luca's Mother
Sonja Jeannine
Tilly Mautz
Dan van Husen
O'Brian
Peter Lehmbrock
Dutschke
Johanna König
Doctor
Dénes Törzs
Guy
Uwe Carstens
Gangster
Jürgen Roland
Racetrack Announcer
Goffredo Unger
Newspaper Buyer
Wolfgang Kuhlmann
Horst Hesslein
Karl-Heinz Gerdesmann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jürgen Roland
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Jörg Lüddecke, August Rieger
- Original Score
- Coriolano Gori
- Original Title
- Zinksärge für die Goldjungen
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Rapid Film, Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, Produzioni Cinematografiche Romane (P.C.R.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jürgen Roland
Werner Jörg Lüddecke, August Rieger
Coriolano Gori
Klaus Werner
Herbert Taschner
Wolf C. Hartwig
Department Leadership Roster
Wolf C. Hartwig
Producer
Jürgen Roland
Director
Werner Jörg Lüddecke
Writer
August Rieger
Writer
Herbert Taschner
Editor
Klaus Werner
Director of Photography
Coriolano Gori
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle of the Godfathers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battle of the Godfathers about?
Hamburg business man Otto Westermann is also the boss of organized crime in the city. His reign as godfather is in danger, though, as an ambitious Sicilian mafioso enters the fray. His goal is clear and simple: he wants to take over Hamburg. But Westermann isn't as easy to defeat as the Sicilian expects. And soon Hamburg is on the verge of a bloody mob war.
Who directed Battle of the Godfathers?
Battle of the Godfathers was directed by Jürgen Roland.
Who stars in Battle of the Godfathers?
The principal cast of Battle of the Godfathers includes Herbert Fleischmann, Henry Silva, Patrizia Gori, Horst Janson, Véronique Vendell.
When was Battle of the Godfathers released and how long is it?
Battle of the Godfathers was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Battle of the Godfathers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle of the Godfathers was composed by Coriolano Gori.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle of the Godfathers?
Battle of the Godfathers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).