Dobermann

Average Bufph Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

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Dobermann

TMDB 6.5 (550)

Vincent Cassel, Tchéky Karyo, Monica Bellucci, Antoine Basler, Affif Ben Badra

1997-06-18

High Noon auf den Straßen von Paris: Yann Lepentrenc alias "Dobermann" plant mit seiner Gang einen großen Coup. Mehrere Banken sollen nacheinander ausgeraubt werden. An seiner Seite: Freundin Nat, taube Spezialistin für Explosives, Moustique, auch auf dem Tennisplatz nie ohne Waffe, Pitbull, Kindskopf und Killermaschine und der Priester Lefèvre, mit Handgranaten unter der Soutane und einem frommen Spruch auf den Lippen. Ihr Gegenspieler: der Teufel mit Polizeimarke, Inspektor Christini...

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    klaus.w
    March 26, 2026

    Dobermann hits a sweet spot for those who enjoy gritty, stylized French crime films. It's an over-the-top homage to 70s action cinema, albeit with a distinctly European flair. Vincent Cassel's portrayal of the titular character is raw and electrifying, channeling a sense of anarchic energy that's both captivating and, at times, exhausting. The film's approach to violence is theatrical yet strangely authentic—almost as if it's aware of its own absurdity. While it certainly indulges in clichés, its unabashed commitment to style makes it a curious watch. For a retired police detective, it offers a study in contrasts between real-life law enforcement and its more flamboyant cinematic counterparts.

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