Slow Attack
Originally released in 1980. Slow Attack is a drama/crime film. directed by Reinhard Hauff.
Starring Rolf Zacher, Burkhard Driest, and Katja Rupé
Synopsis
Nik, a released prisoner who started writing in prison, wants to leave his past behind him, but refuses to contact his former girlfriend and her family. Under the name of his jail buddy Henry, he moves in with his pen pal - who has never seen him - and is always watched suspiciously by their roommate. Nik began writing in prison and now seeks contact with the literary culture, even though he feels disgusted by the pompous fuss of this society. He is not without talent and works on a novel in which he minutely describes the abduction of an industrialist. Henry gets shot at the prison breakout and visits Nik to get help from him. He likes his novel plot and wants to put it into action.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ZDF
- Planet Film
- Neue Bioskop Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slow Attack about?
Nik, a released prisoner who started writing in prison, wants to leave his past behind him, but refuses to contact his former girlfriend and her family. Under the name of his jail buddy Henry, he m...
Who directed Slow Attack?
Slow Attack was directed by Reinhard Hauff.
How long is Slow Attack?
Slow Attack has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Slow Attack released?
Slow Attack was released on October 31, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Slow Attack?
The main cast of Slow Attack includes Rolf Zacher, Burkhard Driest, Katja Rupé, Carla Egerer, Kurt Raab.