The Golden Plague (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film
Released in 1954, The Golden Plague is a drama and crime film directed by John Brahm, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of the war a disillusioned German exile returns home only to fall into the dark world of black market goods and drug trafficking.
Who’s in it. The Golden Plague stars Ivan Desny as Sergeant Hartwig, Karlheinz Böhm as Karl Hellmer, Gertrud Kückelmann as Franziska Hellmer and Wilfried Seyferth as Wenzeslaw Kolowrat, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Plague page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Plague tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Plague (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Plague change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Golden Plague?
- The Golden Plague stars Ivan Desny, Karlheinz Böhm, Gertrud Kückelmann, Wilfried Seyferth and Erich Ponto.
- When was The Golden Plague released?
- The Golden Plague was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.