

Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis
Directed byVolker Heise
Directed by
Volker Heise
In August 1988, two armed bank robbers keep German police at bay for 54 hours during a hostage-taking drama that ends in a shootout and three deaths.
hostage-taking
bank robbery
hostage situation
west germany
raw footage
Last Updated: November 8, 2025























