

Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis (2022)
Gladbeck: Das Geiseldrama
Not recommended for minors under sixteen. Scenes featuring production, trafficking, and/or use of illegal drugs.
Overview
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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GLADBECK: THE HOSTAGE CRISIS | Documentary by Volker Heise | Trailer
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