Kurz und schmerzlos
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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.
Short Sharp Shock is a 1998 crime drama following three friends from Hamburg's Altona neighborhood as they navigate the underworld after one of them is released from prison. The film explores loyalty and temptation as Gabriel attempts to leave crime behind while his companions Bobby and Costa remain entangled in the criminal life. This gritty drama examines the collision between redemption and the pull of old habits.
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Mehmet KurtuluşGabriel- Aleksandar JovanovićBobby
Adam BousdoukosCosta
Regula GrauwillerAlice
İdil ÜnerCeyda
Ralph HerforthMuhamer
Oscar Ortega SánchezWaffenhändler
Marc HosemannSven
Cem AkinGabriels Bruder- Sükriye DönmezSeine Braut
- Mustafa Enver AkinGabriels Vater
- Hadiye AkinGabriels Mutter
- Nezâ SelbuzTänzerin auf Hochzeit
- Monique AkinJunge Frau im Reisebüro
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When was Short Sharp Shock released?
Short Sharp Shock was released on October 15, 1998.
What is the film about?
The film follows three childhood friends from Hamburg's Altona district: Gabriel, who has just been released from prison and wants to leave crime behind, and Bobby and Costa, who continue operating as petty criminals. The story examines how their friendships are tested as they encounter mafia bosses and dangerous deals.
Where is Short Sharp Shock set?
The film is set in Altona, a multicultural neighborhood in Hamburg, Germany, where the three main characters grew up together.
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