Gesche's Poison

Gesche's Poison is 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

Genre:

Thriller

Duration:

95 minutes

Year:

1998

Director:

Walburg von Waldenfels

Cast:

Gesche Gottfried

Gottfried

Mutter Timm

Johann Timm

Theodor

Crew:

Director

Writer

Writer

Director of Photography

Editor