Stephan Renner from the SEK shoots the terrorist Harloff during an operation. He had previously killed his wife Barbara with his partner Tatjana. For this, Renner is sentenced to several years in prison and also loses custody of his daughter. When he is released, he is threatened by anonymous calls.
Acting
Til Schweiger brooding at maximum German intensity.
Direction
Othenin-Girard brings genuine sleazy Euro-thriller energy.
Stunts
Practical 90s action before CGI ruined everything.
Director
Dominique Othenin-Girard
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Dominique Othenin-Girard also helmed Halloween 5, explaining the relentless pressure-cooker atmosphere.
Adrenalin captures mid-90s German cinema's desperate attempt to compete with Hollywood action by going darker and meaner. It mostly worked?
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