The Attack
1984, German. Directed by Pia Frankenberg.
In Hamburg, a slap out of the blue is received by the victim with appreciation. The man, who is hit by a woman, interprets it as an act of anarchy and finds meaning in it. Then they both go out into the street and declare slapping to be an art form.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Details
- Released
- 20 February 1984
- Original title
- Der Anschlag
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Pia Frankenberg
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How long is The Attack?
The Attack runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Does The Attack have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Attack on?
The Attack isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 February 1984. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Attack?
If you liked The Attack, try Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer, Hard to Die, Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry.
Who directed The Attack?
The Attack (1984) was directed by Pia Frankenberg and stars Klaus Bueb, Pia Frankenberg.