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Der Millionen-Coup
Friends Leslie Parker and Tony Holicek work as employees at New York Airport. Parker has high debts – making it easy for the mafia to put pressure on him. He tells his contact, the beautiful Tammy Venasca, that six million dollars will be stored in the airport cargo hold's vault on a certain weekend. Gangster Daniel Reilly and his crew want to break into the heavily guarded building. They plan the heist meticulously. They know they can't afford to make any mistakes—the mafia bosses don't mess around with losers.
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Plot Summary
A former convict, released after serving time for a daring heist, finds himself drawn back into the criminal underworld. He becomes involved in planning another elaborate robbery, facing betrayal and moral dilemmas as he navigates the dangerous territory between his past and a potential new life.
Critical Reception
Der Millionen-Coup received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its gritty portrayal of the criminal milieu and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Wolfgang Fierek and Manfred Krug. Some critics found the plot predictable, but many appreciated its suspenseful execution and commentary on the allure of crime.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and strong performances.
Some found the narrative to be somewhat derivative of earlier crime films.
Appreciated for its authentic depiction of the criminal underworld.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of German crime dramas in the 1980s that explored the darker aspects of society and the lives of individuals on the fringes.
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