Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis

Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis

2022 · 91 min · DE · 7.6 (52 votes)
Dir. Volker Heise · Starring Hans-Jürgen Rösner, Dieter Degowski, Marion Löblich, Silke Bischoff, Ines Falk, Emanuele de Giorgi
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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This documentary plunges you into the heart of a terrifying real-life hostage crisis. The raw footage and unflinching perspective create an incredibly tense and anxious viewing experience, highlighting the desperation and tragic outcomes.

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