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Short Sharp Shock

October 15, 1998 1h 40m 6.7/10 (87 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Short Sharp Shock is a crime/drama film. directed by Fatih Akin.

Starring Mehmet Kurtuluş, Aleksandar Jovanović, and Adam Bousdoukos

Synopsis

Gabriel, Bobby and Costa are old friends from Altona, a multicultural hood in Hamburg. Just out of prison, Gabriel wants to turn his back on crime, but the others continue to operate as petty criminals. Friendships are tested as the trio navigate a dark world of mafia bosses and deals gone wrong.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 15, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (87 votes)
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Budget $500K Production budget
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE
Budget
$500,000

Production Companies

  • ZDF
  • Wüste Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Short Sharp Shock about?

Gabriel, Bobby and Costa are old friends from Altona, a multicultural hood in Hamburg. Just out of prison, Gabriel wants to turn his back on crime, but the others continue to operate as petty crimi...

Who directed Short Sharp Shock?

Short Sharp Shock was directed by Fatih Akin.

How long is Short Sharp Shock?

Short Sharp Shock has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Short Sharp Shock released?

Short Sharp Shock was released on October 15, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Short Sharp Shock?

The main cast of Short Sharp Shock includes Mehmet Kurtuluş, Aleksandar Jovanović, Adam Bousdoukos, Regula Grauwiller, İdil Üner.