Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis
7.5
2022
1 hr 31 min
Documentary
In August 1988, two armed bank robbers keep German police at bay for 54 hours during a hostage-taking drama that ends in a shootout and three deaths.
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- Cast：
- Hans-Jürgen Rösner , Silke Bischoff
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Absolutely Fantastic
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a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
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After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.
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A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.
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