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Straight Shooter (1999)

4.519991h 28mDE
DramaThriller

Directed by Thomas Bohn

Rating

4.5/10

Runtime

1h 28m

Language

DE

Release

April 15, 1999

Director

Thomas Bohn

Overview

After his daughter died of cancer, former French foreign legionnaire "Straight Shooter" alias Volker Bretz threatens those who financed, built, favoured and now work the nuclear power plant Atar II to kill one of them each day until the plant is shut down. His former drill sergeant, Frank Hector, wh...

Cast

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Frank Hector

Heino Ferch

Heino Ferch

Volker Bretz

Katja Flint

Katja Flint

Regina Toelle

Hannelore Hoger

Hannelore Hoger

Lena Hoelldobler

Ulrich Mühe

Ulrich Mühe

Markus Paufler

Jürgen Schornagel

Jürgen Schornagel

Andreas Berndt

Bernhard Bettermann

Bernhard Bettermann

Ingolf Pasternak

Maximilian Beckmann

Maximilian Beckmann

Patrick Toelle

Bianca Brad

Bianca Brad

Frau Bretz

Georg Blumreiter

Georg Blumreiter

Bösken

Klaus Czizek

Klaus Czizek

Jonathan Gettmann

Walter Gontermann

Walter Gontermann

Ohtz

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Straight Shooter (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After his daughter died of cancer, former French foreign legionnaire "Straight Shooter" alias Volker Bretz threatens those who financed, built, favoured and now work the nuclear power plant Atar II to kill one of them each day until the plant is shut down. His former drill sergeant, Frank Hector, who now owns several night clubs and brothels, is the only one who might be able to stop the maniac killing specialist. Frank is flown in instantly, but soon has to find out that his former comrade's actions might be a result from an event long ago.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Straight Shooter. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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