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Top Cast
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Götz George
Schimanski
Eberhard Feik
Thanner
Claudia Messner
Conny
Wolfram Berger
Hocks
Hannes Jaenicke
Melting
Ralf Richter
Sandrowski
Dieter Pfaff
Schäfer
Klaus Lage
Cook
Gerry Jochum
Managing Director
Annette Kreft
Receptionist
Sünje Zittel
Punk
Gabriele Ausböck
1. Peepshow-Girl
Martin May
Drug Addict
Claudia Gärtner
2. Peepshow-Girl
Bettina Schüssler
Klein-Conny
Klaus Petzold
Boarding House Owner
Verena Hauptmann
Girl in Telephone Booth
Michael Bischof
Spanier
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hajo Gies
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Gies, Axel Götz
- Original Title
- Zabou
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hajo Gies
Martin Gies, Axel Götz
Axel Block
Hannes Nikel
Michael Röhrig
Department Leadership Roster
Hajo Gies
Director
Martin Gies
Writer
Axel Götz
Writer
Axel Block
Director of Photography
Johann Kott
Production Design
Rosemarie Hettmann
Costume Design
Hannes Nikel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Crack Connection.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crack Connection
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crack Connection about?
The unscrupulous police commissioner Schimanski shakes down patrons of a techno dance club in the drug-drenched Ruhr district.
Who directed The Crack Connection?
The Crack Connection was directed by Hajo Gies.
Who stars in The Crack Connection?
The principal cast of The Crack Connection includes Götz George, Eberhard Feik, Claudia Messner, Wolfram Berger, Hannes Jaenicke.
When was The Crack Connection released and how long is it?
The Crack Connection was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crack Connection?
The Crack Connection holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).