Bang, Boom, Bang
Seen it?1999 | 110 min | Crime, Action, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Italian Job, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Bank robber Kalle Grabowski escapes from prison while his unemployed smalltime crook buddy is sitting around doing nothing after he just lost all their money. A fast paced comedy from German director Peter Thorwarth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Thorwarth
- Oliver KorittkeKeek
- Markus KnüfkenAndreas 'Andy' Fink
- Ralf RichterKarl-Heinz 'Kalle' Grabowski
- Diether KrebsWerner Kampmann
- Martin Semmelrogge'Schlucke'
- Alexandra NeldelMelanie
- Heinrich Giskes'Ratte'
- Christian KahrmannMark Kampmann
- Willi ThomczykWilli
- Sabine KaackManuela Grabowski