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".
Movie: The Uppercrust
Top 10 Billed Cast
Adolf Kottan
Ludwig Haumer
Harry Werner, alias Nash
Pigel
Dr. Herta Aichinger
Wirtin
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Overview
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".
Release Date
1981-09-17
Average
4.5
Rating:
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