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Kanak Attack (2000)

6.020001h 26mDE
Drama

Directed by Lars Becker

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

DE

Release

November 16, 2000

Director

Lars Becker

Overview

The three friends Ertan, Kemal and Mehdi live in Kiel. They are foreigners, "Kanaks", as they proudly call themselves. For them, this term is an expression of their attitude to life. The trio keeps their heads above water with small-time crooks, but over time they are drawn deeper and deeper into a ...

Cast

Haluk Piyes

Haluk Piyes

Ertan

David Scheller

David Scheller

Kemal

Tyron Ricketts

Tyron Ricketts

Mehdi

Oezlem Cetin

Oezlem Cetin

Yonca

Nadeshda Brennicke

Nadeshda Brennicke

Sandra

Ercan Durmaz

Ercan Durmaz

Attila

Murat Yılmaz

Murat Yılmaz

Zlatko

Ralph Herforth

Ralph Herforth

Bülent

Belhe Zaimoglu

Belhe Zaimoglu

Bülents Frau

Benno Fürmann

Benno Fürmann

Der Neue

Hilmi Sözer

Hilmi Sözer

Pfandleiher

Andreas Hoppe

Andreas Hoppe

Kurt Lorant

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Kanak Attack (2000), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The three friends Ertan, Kemal and Mehdi live in Kiel. They are foreigners, "Kanaks", as they proudly call themselves. For them, this term is an expression of their attitude to life. The trio keeps their heads above water with small-time crooks, but over time they are drawn deeper and deeper into a maelstrom of violence and crime. On a whim, Erkan acts as the protector of two prostitutes and makes enemies of two unscrupulous pimps. After a failed robbery, Ertan ends up in prison for a short time and Kemal is deported to Turkey. However, the two proud "Kanaks" don't let this get them down, on the contrary: together, the friends now want to build a drug air bridge between Istanbul and Germany. But the dream of quick money ends in death and grief for Kemal and Ertan.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Kanak Attack. 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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