The Crack Connection
1987, German. Directed by Hajo Gies.
The unscrupulous police commissioner Schimanski shakes down patrons of a techno dance club in the drug-drenched Ruhr district.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Details
- Released
- 5 March 1987
- Original title
- Zabou
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Martin Gies, Axel Götz
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The Crack Connection: quick answers
What should I watch before The Crack Connection?
Watch On the Killer's Track (1985) first.
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How long is The Crack Connection?
The Crack Connection runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Which OTT platform is The Crack Connection on?
The Crack Connection isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 March 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crack Connection?
If you liked The Crack Connection, try Black Caesar, The Enforcer, The Protector.
Who directed The Crack Connection?
The Crack Connection (1987) was directed by Hajo Gies and stars Götz George, Eberhard Feik, Claudia Messner.