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.

Release Date

Oct 15, 1998

Runtime

1h 40m

Director

Fatih Akin

Original Title

Kurz und schmerzlos

Country

Germany

Company

ZDF, Wüste Film

Budget

$500,000