Sass
Brothers Franz and Erich Sass grew up poor. Together with his brother Franz, Erich specializes in cracking safes. Erich spends the money with his hands full. In the meantime, the police have also become aware of the brothers. Pursued by Detective Fabich, they get deeper and deeper into criminal circles. A man called Adolf demands that the Sass brothers work for him. He blackmails them and has their father beaten to death. The brothers then agree to work together. However, Adolf plans to have them killed after the coup. The two brothers manage to escape; they are also able to flee from the police, who catch them while they are still breaking into the bank.
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Plot Summary
A group of ambitious young criminals in Los Angeles plan and execute a series of increasingly daring robberies. Their actions escalate, drawing the attention of law enforcement and putting their lives in jeopardy. As their exploits grow bolder, the bonds between them are tested, leading to dangerous confrontations and betrayals.
Critical Reception
Sass received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot derivative and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged its attempt at a gritty crime thriller, it was largely seen as an uninspired entry in the genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
- Often criticized for its predictable plot and unoriginality.
- Lacked the depth and tension to stand out among other crime thrillers.
- Performance of the lead actors received some limited praise, but not enough to elevate the film.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Sass are scarce, but available feedback suggests viewers found the film to be a forgettable crime drama with a familiar storyline and underdeveloped characters.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a low budget, which reportedly impacted its production value and overall polish.
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