Short Sharp Shock
Kurz und schmerzlos
1998 · 1h 40m · Crime, Drama · Germany · Rated 16 (DE)
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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arms dealdrugsex-boyfriendex-girlfriendforeignerfriendshipgerman-turkish living togetherhamburg, germanyhoodlumimmigrationstreet gangwedding
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