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.
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| Canada | MUBI | — |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
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| Japan | MUBI | — |
| South Korea | MUBI | — |
About Short Sharp Shock
Short Sharp Shock is a 1998 German-language crime and drama film directed by Fatih Akin. The cast is led by Mehmet Kurtuluş, Aleksandar Jovanović, Adam Bousdoukos. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
Short Sharp Shock was produced by ZDF and Wüste Film and made in Germany. It was released on October 15, 1998.
- Director
- Fatih Akin
- Writers
- Fatih Akin
- Release date
- October 15, 1998
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- ZDF, Wüste Film
Short Sharp Shock cast & crew
Short Sharp Shock was directed by Fatih Akin and written by Fatih Akin.
The cast features Mehmet Kurtuluş as Gabriel, Aleksandar Jovanović as Bobby, Adam Bousdoukos as Costa, Regula Grauwiller as Alice, İdil Üner as Ceyda, and Ralph Herforth as Muhamer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ulrich Kodjo Wendt, cinematography is by Frank Barbian, and it was produced by Stefan Schubert and Ralph Schwingel.
Is Short Sharp Shock worth watching?
Short Sharp Shock holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 94 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Short Sharp Shock is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Short Sharp Shock
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Cast of Short Sharp Shock
Mehmet Kurtuluş
Gabriel
Aleksandar Jovanović
Bobby
Adam Bousdoukos
Costa
Regula Grauwiller
Alice
İdil Üner
Ceyda
Ralph Herforth
Muhamer
Oscar Ortega Sánchez
Waffenhändler
Marc Hosemann
Sven
Cem Akin
Gabriels Bruder
Sükriye Dönmez
Seine Braut
Mustafa Enver Akin
Gabriels Vater
Hadiye Akin
Gabriels Mutter
Short Sharp Shock — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Short Sharp Shock in United States?
Short Sharp Shock is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Short Sharp Shock on MUBI?
Yes — Short Sharp Shock is currently available on MUBI in United States.
▸What language is Short Sharp Shock in?
Short Sharp Shock is originally in German, with audio tracks including Serbo-Croatian, Turkish, German, Greek. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Short Sharp Shock?
Short Sharp Shock runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Short Sharp Shock rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 94 ratings.
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