Todesengel
Todesengel

Todesengel

1999Movie88 minGerman

A 15-year-old girl goes into the woods with some friends at night. She is raped by three men. Those who witnessed the crime did nothing and are not keen to testify. The girls father wants justice or revenge.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Markus BrunnemannGenres: Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful lawyer takes on a controversial case defending a woman accused of murdering her husband. As the trial progresses, the lawyer becomes increasingly entangled in the suspect's life, blurring the lines between professional duty and personal involvement. He must uncover the truth before becoming a victim himself.

Critical Reception

Todesengel received mixed reviews, with praise for Christoph Waltz's intense performance and the film's suspenseful atmosphere, but criticism directed at its convoluted plot and predictable twists. Audiences found it a decent, if unremarkable, thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Christoph Waltz's compelling lead performance.
  • The film's suspense is effective in parts but hampered by an overly complicated storyline.
  • A serviceable thriller that doesn't quite break new ground.

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Fun Fact

Christoph Waltz, who plays the lead role, would later achieve international fame for his Oscar-winning performances in films like 'Inglourious Basterds' and 'Django Unchained'.

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