Bloody Friday (1972)

When terrorists rob a Bank… all hell is let loose!

Bloody Friday (1972) poster

Womanizing thug Klett is sprung from the courthouse by two accomplices, then sets about planning the big heist of a local bank, equipped with a cache of high-powered weapons he's acquired from an American army outpost. Together with his faithful protégé, who reluctantly on-boards his young girlfriend and her AWOL brother, the quartet bumble their way through the supposedly full-proof plan that aims to deliver them a cool million in cash and a new life in Australia. Predictably, things deteriorate quickly at every turn.

Director: Rolf Olsen
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Francesco De Masi
Cinematography: Franz Xaver Lederle
Production: Divina-Film, Cineproduzioni Daunia 70, Lisa Film
Country: Germany, Italy
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $100,000
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: de

Themes

Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence, Heist and Caper Stories, Extreme Rescue Mission and Hostage Crisis, Gripping Violent Crime

Keywords

robbery, hostage, bank, heist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bloody Friday about?
Womanizing thug Klett is sprung from the courthouse by two accomplices, then sets about planning the big heist of a local bank, equipped with a cache of high-powered weapons he's acquired from an American army outpost. Together with his faithful protégé, who reluctantly on-boards his young girlfriend and her AWOL brother, the quartet bumble their way through the supposedly full-proof plan that aims to deliver them a cool million in cash and a new life in Australia. Predictably, things deteriorate quickly at every turn.
Who directed Bloody Friday?
Bloody Friday was directed by Rolf Olsen.
Who stars in Bloody Friday?
Bloody Friday stars Raimund Harmstorf, Amadeus August, Gianni Macchia, Christine Böhm, Ernst H. Hilbich, Gila von Weitershausen.
How long is Bloody Friday?
Bloody Friday has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Bloody Friday?
Bloody Friday is a Crime, Action, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Bloody Friday?
Bloody Friday had a budget of $100,000.
How much did Bloody Friday gross?
Bloody Friday grossed $4M worldwide.
Where was Bloody Friday produced?
Bloody Friday was produced in Germany, Italy.
What are the themes of Bloody Friday?
The themes of Bloody Friday include: Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence, Heist and Caper Stories, Extreme Rescue Mission and Hostage Crisis, Gripping Violent Crime.