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Gesche's Poison 1998 Directed by Walburg von Waldenfels Gesches Gift

A psychological portrait loosely based on the true story of Gesche Gottfried who became notorious in 19th century Bremen for killing fifteen people with arsenic. Known by her neighbors and friends as a merciful Christian, loving mother and devoted wife, she poisoned within fifteen years her parents, her brother, two husbands, three children and numerous friends. When caught, she never denied her deeds, but could not give any reason.

Country Germany
Production Country Germany
Language German
Spoken Language German
Gnere Thriller
Release Date 1 January 1998
95 mins