Effigy: Poison and the City
Effigie - Das Gift und die Stadt
“1828 in the German port city of Bremen: A female law clerk tries to prove her worth during the investigation of a series of poisonings.”
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1828 in the German port city of Bremen: Two very different women collide in an age that has no place for either of them. One strives for a career in law, at a time when women aren't even admitted to universities. The other has lived life outside the law and may now have to pay the tab. One of them needs to get her head together – while the other would do anything not to lose hers. -- Based on a true story.
Cast
Suzan Anbeh
as Gesche Gottfried
Elisa Thiemann
as Cato Böhmer
Christoph Gottschalch
as Senator Droste
Roland Jankowsky
as Kapitän Ehlers
Uwe Bohm
as Kommissar Tonjes
Marc Ottiker
as Dr. Hoffschläger
Marita Marschall
as Magd Dorothée
Lea Wolfram
as Verkäuferin Lankenau
Eugen-Daniel Krößner
as Dr. Luce
Tom Keidel
as Kanzlist Müller
Christian Intorp
as Müllermeister Steitz
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Stream Effigy: Poison and the City online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated thriller and history movie originally produced in German and released in 2020, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 6 viewers worldwide.
About Effigy: Poison and the City
“1828 in the German port city of Bremen: A female law clerk tries to prove her worth during the investigation of a series of poisonings.”
1828 in the German port city of Bremen: Two very different women collide in an age that has no place for either of them. One strives for a career in law, at a time when women aren't even admitted to universities. The other has lived life outside the law and may now have to pay the tab. One of them needs to get her head together – while the other would do anything not to lose hers. -- Based on a true story. Running 85 minutes.
Effigy: Poison and the City Cast and Characters
The cast features Suzan Anbeh (as Gesche Gottfried), Elisa Thiemann (as Cato Böhmer), Christoph Gottschalch (as Senator Droste), Roland Jankowsky (as Kapitän Ehlers), and Uwe Bohm (as Kommissar Tonjes). Their performances are a major reason Effigy: Poison and the City has built such a passionate audience.
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Effigy: Poison and the City flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Effigy: Poison and the City?
Effigy: Poison and the City runs for 85 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is Effigy: Poison and the City good? What's the rating?
Effigy: Poison and the City holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 6 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Effigy: Poison and the City?
The main cast includes Suzan Anbeh, Elisa Thiemann, Christoph Gottschalch, and Roland Jankowsky, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Effigy: Poison and the City available in German?
Yes — Effigy: Poison and the City was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Effigy: Poison and the City released?
Effigy: Poison and the City was released in 2020.
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What is Effigy: Poison and the City about?
Effigy: Poison and the City is a Thriller/History film. 1828 in the German port city of Bremen: Two very different women collide in an age that has no place for either of them. One strives for a career in law, at a time when women aren't even admitted to universities. The other has lived life outside the law and may now have to pay the tab. One of them needs to get her head together – while the other would do anything not to lose hers. -- Based on a true story.
When was Effigy: Poison and the City released?
Effigy: Poison and the City was released on October 9, 2020. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. The film was produced by GeekFrog Media.
Who stars in Effigy: Poison and the City?
Effigy: Poison and the City stars Suzan Anbeh, Elisa Thiemann, Christoph Gottschalch and Roland Jankowsky. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Effigy: Poison and the City available in HD?
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