Blutsbrüder
Originally released in 1997. Blutsbrüder is a crime/drama film. directed by Hajo Gies.
Starring Christoph Waltz, Götz George, and Geno Lechner
Synopsis
The shady businessman Klaus Mandel (Christopher Waltz) spends time in Belgium prison for allegedly having set fire to a building in an insurance scam, that cost the live of an accountant. In order to get time off, Mandel offers to testify against his former partner and best friend Krieger (Matthias Redlhammer). Retired Cop Schimanski (Götz George), now living on a houseboat in Belgium, is asked to transport Mandel across the border to Germany and hand him over to the authorities there. Schimanski agrees reluctantly, but the pair – snobbish Mandel and proletarian Schimanski, who once attempted to book Mandel – make uneven travel-companions. The journey is interrupted when a pair of Romanian hit men tries to kill Mandel. Now tied together by handcuffs, Schimanski and Mandel have to find their way to safety via car, train or on foot.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blutsbrüder about?
The shady businessman Klaus Mandel (Christopher Waltz) spends time in Belgium prison for allegedly having set fire to a building in an insurance scam, that cost the live of an accountant. In order ...
Who directed Blutsbrüder?
Blutsbrüder was directed by Hajo Gies.
How long is Blutsbrüder?
Blutsbrüder has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Blutsbrüder released?
Blutsbrüder was released on November 16, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blutsbrüder?
The main cast of Blutsbrüder includes Christoph Waltz, Götz George, Geno Lechner, Denise Virieux, Robert Viktor Minich.