Dobermann (1997)
Jan Kounen's explosive French crime thriller pits a mythic gang leader against a sadistic cop in a brutal, style-drenched Parisian showdown.
Dobermann - Movie Information
- Original Title: Dobermann
- Release Year: 1997
- Directed by: Jan Kounen
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Crime
- Runtime: 1h 43m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: English, French, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 18, 1997 (France - 16), June 18, 1997 (United States), January 15, 1999 (United Kingdom - 18), May 6, 1998 (Germany - 18), November 21, 1997 (Italy), August 5, 1997 (Spain - 18)
- Alternative Titles: Symmoria: Dobermann (GR), Доберман (RU), Doberman (PL), Dobermann (ES)
- Production Companies: PolyGram Audiovisuel, Noé Productions, La Chauve Souris
- Production Countries: France
Dobermann - Plot
The charismatic criminal Dobermann, who got his first gun when he was christened, leads a gang of brutal robbers. After a complex and brutal bank robbery, they are being hunted by the Paris police. The hunt is led by the sadistic cop Christini, who only has one goal: to catch Dobermann at any cost.
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Dobermann - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jan Kounen
Main Cast
- Vincent Cassel
- Tchéky Karyo
- Monica Bellucci
- Antoine Basler
- Affif Ben Badra
- Romain Duris
- Marc Duret
- Pascal Demolon
- Dominique Bettenfeld
- François Levantal
Writers
- Joël Houssin
Producers
- Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela
- Éric Névé
- Marc Baschet
Dobermann - FAQs
Who plays Dobermann in the 1997 film?
Vincent Cassel plays Yann Le Pentrec, known as Dobermann, in the 1997 film. Cassel delivers a ferociously charismatic performance as the gang leader, cementing his status as one of French cinema's most electrifying screen presences of the late 1990s.
What is Dobermann about?
Dobermann follows a legendary Parisian criminal and his gang of ruthless robbers after a violent bank heist. The film becomes a high-octane cat-and-mouse chase as sadistic police inspector Cristini pursues Dobermann through the city's underworld with increasingly brutal determination.
Where can I stream or watch Dobermann?
Dobermann is available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV.
Is Dobermann based on a true story or a book?
Dobermann is based on a series of French crime novels by Joël Houssin, who also wrote the screenplay. The character of Dobermann originated in Houssin's pulp fiction series, giving the film its larger-than-life criminal mythology rather than any basis in real events.
Who directed Dobermann and what is his style?
Jan Kounen directed Dobermann. Known for his hyperkinetic visual style, Kounen brings a music-video-influenced aesthetic to the film, combining rapid editing, extreme close-ups, and saturated color palettes to create a relentlessly aggressive sensory experience unlike most crime films of its era.
How long is the movie Dobermann?
Dobermann has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes (103 minutes). The film moves at a breakneck pace throughout, rarely pausing for breath as it escalates from the gang's criminal exploits to the brutal confrontation with Inspector Cristini and the Paris police.
What films are similar to Dobermann?
Fans of Dobermann may enjoy Heat (1995), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Rififi (1955), and Irreversible (2002) for their intense crime narratives and stylized tension. Mission: Impossible (1996) and The Heist (2000) also share the film's propulsive energy and elaborate criminal set pieces.
When was Dobermann released and in which countries?
Dobermann premiered in France and the United States on June 18, 1997. It subsequently opened in Spain and Italy in August and November 1997, followed by Germany in May 1998 and the United Kingdom in January 1999, where it carried an 18 certificate.
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