Auf Herz und Nieren

Auf Herz und Nieren (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
German ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
German ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
94 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Music Video
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2001 and produced in:
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Thomas Jahn

Written By:
Jürg Brändli

Actors:
Steffen Wink ..... Rico
Niels-Bruno Schmidt ..... Dave
Martin Glade ..... Sigi
Thierry Van Werveke ..... Glotze
Udo Kier ..... Doc
Jochen Nickel ..... Fialka
Burt Reynolds ..... Banko
Huub Stapel ..... Nemeth
Xavier Naidoo ..... Shalaman
Axel Schulz ..... Hanuszka
Mavie Hörbiger ..... Nicole
Mark Kuhn ..... Kaposi
Volker Lechtenbrink ..... Pierrot
Samuel Fintzi ..... Dr. Korda
Gode Benedix ..... Pirok (as Detlef Benedix)

Synopsis:

They're back! The dream team of Til Schweiger and Thomas Jahn!

Their first joint project, the 1996 hit Knockin' on Heaven's Door, sold over three million tickets in Germany. And now they are continuing the teamwork with Auf Herz und Nieren (a German phrase which means to test or examine something as thoroughly as possible. Literally, to the heart and kidneys).

Once again, Schweiger and Jahn have stuck their characters in situations as absurd as they are funny as they are exciting. After all, what do the Pope, a suitcase full of baking powder, four not-so intelligent friends and the Mafia-like trade in human organs got to do with one another? In Auf Herz und Nieren they're the key elements of a macabre and grotesque story, one with plenty of heart and black humour, as Ricco, Sigi, Dave and Glotze dream of hitting the big time. Instead, they fall foul of a drug baron and sinister organ dealers. Their one chance to emerge intact is to play their opponents at their own game.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 16 December, 2005.