Strike Back (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, Strike Back is a drama and crime film directed by Carl Schenkel, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Dave knows what it is to suffer. Especially when he takes the rap for a gang of motorbike thieves and ends up in jail. All for the love of Corinna, his beautiful girlfriend. Refused parole and nearly insane with frustration he makes a violent escape to be with her and strike back.
Who’s in it. Strike Back stars Dave Balko as Dave, Hanns Zischler, Rolf Eden as Hoffmann and Otto Sander as Kowalski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Strike Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strike Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strike Back tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strike Back (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Strike Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Strike Back worth watching?
- Strike Back holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strike Back?
- Strike Back stars Dave Balko, Hanns Zischler, Rolf Eden, Otto Sander and Brigitte Wöllner.
- When was Strike Back released?
- Strike Back was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.