The Good German
- Drama
- Mystery
- Romance
- Thriller
- War
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.
The Good German is a 2006 drama thriller set in post-World War Two Berlin, following an American journalist who uncovers a murder mystery while searching for his former German lover. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the film blends noir-style investigation with romance against the backdrop of Allied negotiations at Potsdam. Now available on streaming platforms, it offers a sophisticated take on espionage and personal redemption in occupied Germany.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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George ClooneyJake Geismar
Cate BlanchettLena Brandt
Tobey MaguireTully
Beau BridgesColonel Muller
Tony CurranDanny
Leland OrserBernie Teitel
Jack ThompsonCongressman Breimer
Robin WeigertHannelore
Ravil IsyanovGeneral Sikorsky
Christian OliverEmil Brandt
Dave PowerLieutenant Schaeffer
Don PugsleyGunther
Dominic ComperatoreLevi- John RoederGunther
J. Paul BoehmerBritish Press Aide
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When was The Good German released?
The Good German was released on December 15, 2006.
What is the plot about?
An American journalist arrives in Berlin after World War Two ends and becomes entangled in a murder investigation involving a dead GI, while simultaneously searching for his pre-war German lover who is now married.
What genres does The Good German belong to?
The film is a drama, mystery, romance, thriller, and war film that combines elements of noir with historical fiction.
Is The Good German available to watch?
Yes, The Good German has been released and is available on various streaming and rental platforms.
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