Straight Shooter
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Dennis Hopper
Frank Hector
Heino Ferch
Volker Bretz
Katja Flint
Regina Toelle
Hannelore Hoger
Lena Hoelldobler
Ulrich Mühe
Markus Paufler
Jürgen Schornagel
Andreas Berndt
Bernhard Bettermann
Ingolf Pasternak
Maximilian Beckmann
Patrick Toelle
Bianca Brad
Frau Bretz
Georg Blumreiter
Bösken
Klaus Czizek
Jonathan Gettmann
Walter Gontermann
Ohtz
Holger von Hartlieb
Assistent Wiegräfe
Stefan Hunstein
Tom Tom
Nicole Leòn
Sanna
Stefanie Ludwig
Journalistin
Georg von Manikowsky
Doorman
Necdet Mantar
Vogelsang
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Bohn
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Bohn
- Original Score
- Ulrich Reuter
- Original Title
- Straight Shooter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Senator Film, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Bohn
Thomas Bohn
Ulrich Reuter
Peter von Haller
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Bohn
Director
Thomas Bohn
Screenplay
Peter von Haller
Director of Photography
Ulrich Reuter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight Shooter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Straight Shooter about?
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.
Who directed Straight Shooter?
Straight Shooter was directed by Thomas Bohn.
Who stars in Straight Shooter?
The principal cast of Straight Shooter includes Dennis Hopper, Heino Ferch, Katja Flint, Hannelore Hoger, Ulrich Mühe.
When was Straight Shooter released and how long is it?
Straight Shooter was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Straight Shooter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Straight Shooter was composed by Ulrich Reuter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Straight Shooter?
Straight Shooter holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).