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Horst Hesslein
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Horst Hesslein

1925 – 1996 · Active 1958–1985

Horst Hesslein is an actor known for his role in Battle of the Godfathers (1973), a film that dives deep into the murky waters of organized crime. Set against a backdrop of power struggles, Hesslein's performance adds a layer of authenticity to the film's portrayal of betrayal and ambition. While his filmography may be sparse, his contribution to this gritty narrative showcases the raw energy of 1970s exploitation cinema, cementing his place in the cult film conversation.

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Battle of the Godfathers

Battle of the Godfathers

1973 ★ 6.3

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.

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Filmography

26 credits
1980s 3 credits
1982
TV
1980
Slow Attack as 2. Gefängnisbeamter
Movie ★ 6.0
1970s 14 credits
1976
Abflug Bermudas as Der Boss
Movie ★ 4.0
1976
Movie ★ 2.7
1975
Knife in the Back as Barkeeper
Movie
1973
Movie
1973
Movie
1973
TV
1971
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Movie
1971
$ as Bruno
Movie ★ 6.1
1970
Movie ★ 2.7
1970
Movie ★ 2.3
1970
TV ★ 6.2
1960s 8 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.4
1969
TV ★ 5.5
1968
Movie
1967
Dem Täter auf der Spur as Kriminalbeamter
TV ★ 10.0
1965
Die Katze im Sack as Joe Dexter
TV
1964
Movie ★ 4.0
1950s 1 credit
1958
Stahlnetz as Hermann Ramke
TV ★ 6.7