Tödliche Wahl
Tödliche Wahl

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Tödliche Wahl

1995
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
German

Former police officer Bronner runs a bar. But he leads a double life as an undercover investigator. In the course of his work, he discovers that the bar’s owner, Michael Naumann, is involved in shady political dealings. When a police officer is mauled to death by a dog, all clues lead back to his bar.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Joachim HessGenres: Crime, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young man, desperate for money, gets involved in a dangerous criminal enterprise. He finds himself entangled with a ruthless gang and caught between his own moral compass and the escalating violence around him. As the situation spirals out of control, he must make a choice that will determine his fate.

Critical Reception

Tödliche Wahl received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some acknowledging its gritty atmosphere and attempt at a dark thriller, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its suspenseful elements and others finding it lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense moments and dark tone.

  • Criticized for a formulaic storyline and weak character development.

  • Seen by some as a serviceable, if uninspired, crime thriller.

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Fun Fact

The film marked one of the earlier prominent roles for actor Peter Ketnath, who would go on to have a more extensive career in German and international productions.

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