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Ein mörderisches Geschäft
Tom Winkler and Alina Liebermann are the heart and soul of the Altkirch Strategy Consulting restructuring team. Smart, intelligent and extremely effective, they always work flawlessly as a perfect team. If they didn't work together so professionally, they would have been a couple for a long time, Alina hopes. But so far, to her regret, there has never been a truly private moment between them. Altkirch Strategy Consulting is a management consultancy that looks after the profitability of ailing companies. Their latest assignment is the mechanical engineering company Salerno AG in Oberhausen. Once there, it quickly becomes clear that the company's employees do not see the team of consultants as helpers, but rather as the enemy. After all, the restructuring of the company could mean its possible closure and thus jeopardize the existence of thousands of jobs.
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Plot Summary
A young man, haunted by the death of his father, gets drawn into the dark world of contract killing. As he navigates the dangerous underworld, he must confront his own morality and the consequences of his actions. The film explores themes of revenge, family, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
Critical Reception
Ein mörderisches Geschäft received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful plot and strong performances, particularly from the lead actor. Some reviews noted that the film occasionally veered into predictable territory for the crime thriller genre, but overall, it was considered a competently made and engaging German television film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful narrative and atmosphere.
Jonas Nay's performance as the conflicted protagonist was frequently highlighted.
Some critics found elements of the plot to be somewhat conventional for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented or available through typical Google review channels for this specific German television film.
Fun Fact
The film is a German television production and was broadcast as part of the ZDF "Herzkino" series, which typically features dramas and thrillers.
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