The Aggression
| The Aggression | |
|---|---|
| German | Der Angriff |
| Directed by | Theodor Kotulla |
| Written by | Theodor Kotulla Günter Seuren |
| Produced by | Willi Segler Michael Wolkenstein |
| Starring | Pascale Petit Michael König |
| Cinematography | Jacques Steyn |
| Edited by | Susanne Hartmann |
| Music by | Eberhard Weber |
Production companies | Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft ZDF |
| Distributed by | Obelisk Film |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | West Germany |
| Language | German |
The Aggression (released in West Germany as Der Angriff and in France as L'agression) is a 1987 West German film. It is a Heimatfilm. The plot centers around the attempted rape of pharmacist Ilse Trapmann, portrayed by Pascale Petit. The film takes the controversial stance that many West Germans have a latent desire to exert violence, despite the country's appearance to the contrary.