Born in 1935 in Mainz-Kastel, Wiesbaden, Horst Janson emerged as a significant figure in European genre cinema. He is known for his role in Battle of the Godfathers (1973), where he navigates the treacherous world of crime and betrayal. Janson's performances often reflect the gritty realism of the 1970s European film scene, making him a compelling presence in cult cinema. His career spans various genres, but his work in exploitation films has cemented his status among fans of the genre.
Battle of the Godfathers
Hamburg business man Otto Westermann is also the boss of organized crime in the city. His reign as godfather is in danger, though, as an ambitious Sicilian mafioso enters the fray. His goal is clear and simple: he wants to take over Hamburg. But Westermann isn't as easy to defeat as the Sicilian expects. And soon Hamburg is on the verge of a bloody mob war.
