Short Sharp Shock

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.

Director: Fatih Akin
Cast: Mehmet Kurtuluş , Aleksandar Jovanović , Adam Bousdoukos , Regula Grauwiller , İdil Üner , Ralph Herforth , Oscar Ortega Sánchez , Marc Hosemann , Cem Akin , Sükriye Dönmez

Genres: Crime , Drama

Release date: 1998-10-15

Rating: 6.681

Runtime: 100minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: ZDF , Wüste Film

Reviews:

  • Jackson Butler
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Emery McClure
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Frances Nash
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Finley Frazier
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2

  • Davina Powers
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2