Peter Patzak
Director
The Uppercrust (1981)
This film combines two very different styles: an atmospheric psycho thriller about the ice-cold hired gun (masterfully played by Frank Gorschin), and the bizarre satire of the Austrian TV serial "Kottan ermittelt".
Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
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Production Companies: Baytide Films, Satel Film
Country: United States
Languages:
German,
English
Recommendations
Runtime: 153 min.
Released: Sept. 17, 1981
Status: Released
Certification: NR