Straight Shooter (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1999, Straight Shooter is a thriller and drama film directed by Thomas Bohn, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. After his daughter died of cancer, former French foreign legionnaire "Straight Shooter" alias Volker Bretz threatens those who financed, built, favoured and now work the nuclear power plant Atar II to kill one of them each day until the plant is shut down. His former drill sergeant, Frank Hector, who now owns several night clubs and brothels, is the only one who might be able to stop the maniac killing specialist. Frank is flown in instantly, but soon has to find out that his former comrade's actions might be a result from an event long ago.
Who’s in it. Straight Shooter stars Dennis Hopper as Frank Hector, Heino Ferch as Volker Bretz, Katja Flint as Regina Toelle and Hannelore Hoger as Lena Hoelldobler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Straight Shooter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight Shooter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight Shooter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straight Shooter (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Straight Shooter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Straight Shooter worth watching?
- Straight Shooter holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straight Shooter?
- Straight Shooter stars Dennis Hopper, Heino Ferch, Katja Flint, Hannelore Hoger and Ulrich Mühe.
- When was Straight Shooter released?
- Straight Shooter was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.