Apr. 21, 2023|100 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Drama;War
Description: The 2023 World War II action-thriller *Blood & Gold* delivers a relentless and brutal spectacle of Nazis meeting gruesome ends in ways that are both shocking and exaggerated. Directed by Peter Thorwarth, the film offers a mix of intense action and over-the-top violence, making it a wild ride from start to finish.
Set in the final days of the war as Germany nears its collapse, the story follows Heinrich, a reluctant soldier who deserts the army to search for his young daughter—the only remaining member of his family. His journey takes a dark turn when he is captured by a squad of Nazis led by the merciless von Starnfeld, who wears a mask to conceal horrific facial injuries. Heinrich is hanged and left to die, but fate intervenes when Elsa, a local woman, rescues him and takes him to her farm, where she lives with her mentally challenged brother, Paule.
The film thrives on its chaotic energy and relentless action, though the constant barrage of violence may feel overwhelming. Despite this, *Blood & Gold* manages to entertain with its bold and unapologetic approach, offering a visceral experience for fans of the genre.
Cast director: Peter Thorwarth
Cast actor: Robert Maaser, Jördis Triebel, Marie Hacke, Alexander Scheer, Roy McCrerey, Stephan Grossmann, Florian Schmidtke, Juri Senft, Simon Rupp, Tomas Karel
Original name: Blood & Gold