Short Sharp Shock

1998Directed by Fatih Akin
Crime · Drama1h 40m
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In German, with subtitles

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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.

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About Short Sharp Shock
How long is Short Sharp Shock?
Short Sharp Shock runs 1 hour and 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who directed Short Sharp Shock?
Short Sharp Shock was directed by Fatih Akin.
Who is in the cast of Short Sharp Shock?
Short Sharp Shock stars Mehmet Kurtuluş as Gabriel, Aleksandar Jovanović as Bobby and Adam Bousdoukos as Costa.
What language is Short Sharp Shock in?
Short Sharp Shock is in German, with some Serbo-Croatian, Turkish and Greek.
Where can I watch Short Sharp Shock?
In the United States, Short Sharp Shock is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Short Sharp Shock released?
Short Sharp Shock was released on October 15, 1998.

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