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Short Sharp Shock

1619981h 40mFatih Akin
IMDb 7.2

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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.

CrimeDrama
FriendshipStreet GangArms DealForeignerGerman-turkish Living TogetherEx-boyfriendEx-girlfriendImmigrationWeddingDrugs

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What is Short Sharp Shock (1998) 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 criminals. Friendships are tested as the trio navigate a dark world of mafia bosses and deals gone wrong.

Who stars in Short Sharp Shock?

Short Sharp Shock stars Mehmet Kurtuluş (Gabriel), Aleksandar Jovanović (Bobby), Adam Bousdoukos (Costa), Regula Grauwiller (Alice), İdil Üner (Ceyda). The film was directed by Fatih Akin.

How long is Short Sharp Shock?

Short Sharp Shock has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated 16.

Is Short Sharp Shock worth watching?

Short Sharp Shock holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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