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Amigo - Dead on Arrival 2010

★ 3.82 votes📅 2010-10-02

In *Amigo - Dead on Arrival (2010)*, German director Lars Becker crafts a tense thriller that follows two BKA investigators as they jet off to Italy to capture the fugitive ex-RAF terrorist Amigo Steiger.

Director: Lars Becker

Cast

Tobias Moretti
Tobias Moretti
Amigo Steiger
Jürgen Prochnow
Jürgen Prochnow
Fredo Kovacs
Florian David Fitz
Florian David Fitz
Jupp Sauerland
August Zirner
August Zirner
Alexander Bosch
Ina Weisse
Ina Weisse
Maxime Bosch
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Fritz Declair
Kostja Ullmann
Kostja Ullmann
Rio Bosch
Ercan Durmaz
Ercan Durmaz
Mansour Nazari
Martin Brambach
Martin Brambach
Haftrichter
Peter Jordan
Peter Jordan
Staatsanwalt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *Amigo - Dead on Arrival* (2010) about?

*Amigo - Dead on Arrival* follows two BKA agents who travel to Italy to arrest Amigo Steiger, a former RAF terrorist in hiding. The operation goes awry when Steiger escapes, forcing him to flee to Hamburg in search of the informant who betrayed him. The film dives into themes of political extremism, betrayal, and the lengths one will go to survive.

Who directed *Amigo - Dead on Arrival*?

The film was directed by Lars Becker, a German filmmaker known for his work in crime and thriller genres.

Who stars in *Amigo - Dead on Arrival*?

The film features Tobias Moretti, Jürgen Prochnow, Florian David Fitz, August Zirner, and Ina Weisse in key roles.

Is *Amigo - Dead on Arrival* (2010) worth watching?

As a gritty thriller with strong performances from its lead cast, *Amigo - Dead on Arrival* offers a compelling blend of suspense and moral dilemmas. While it may not be widely known internationally, fans of German crime dramas and political thrillers will find plenty to appreciate in its tense narrative.

How long is *Amigo - Dead on Arrival*?

Runtime details for *Amigo - Dead on Arrival* are not listed.

About Amigo - Dead on Arrival (2010) — A High-Stakes Thriller of Betrayal and Escape

In *Amigo - Dead on Arrival (2010)*, German director Lars Becker crafts a tense thriller that follows two BKA investigators as they jet off to Italy to capture the fugitive ex-RAF terrorist Amigo Steiger. What begins as a straightforward arrest spirals into chaos when Steiger slips through their grasp, triggering a violent confrontation. With bullets flying and evidence pointing toward a betrayal from within his own ranks, Steiger flees to Hamburg, determined to uncover the mole who sold him out. Becker's film thrives on paranoia and relentless suspense, blending political intrigue with the raw tension of a hunted man on the run.

Tobias Moretti and Jürgen Prochnow headline the cast as the determined investigators, while Florian David Fitz and August Zirner add layers of moral ambiguity to the chase. The atmosphere crackles with distrust and urgency, as every clue could be a trap and every shadow hides a potential enemy. *Amigo - Dead on Arrival* delivers a gripping exploration of loyalty, revenge, and the high stakes of surviving in a world where trust is a luxury few can afford.