Chiko (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Chiko is a 2008 crime drama directed by Özgür Yildirim, starring Denis Moschitto as Chiko, Volkan Özcan and Moritz Bleibtreu. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $831,517 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Özgür Yildirim
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Corazón International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chiko About?
The premise of Chiko without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Isa, known as Chiko, grows up in a Hamburg suburb—a city famed for its wealth yet hiding a ruthless underbelly. In this gritty world, violence, territorial staking and drug use are everyday realities. Refusing to accept defeat, Chiko is relentless in his quest to rise to the top, no matter the cost or the enemies he must confront.
Chiko Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- snorting cocaine
- smuggling
- mosque
- prayer
- murder
- cocaine
- belly dance
- savagery
- brutality
- buttocks
- sex
- gang
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- criminal
- immigrant
- turk
- muslim
- drug dealer
- female rear nudity
- shot to death
- beaten to death
- pimp
- beating
- handgun
- breasts
- prostitute
- marijuana
- tattoo
Chiko Cast & Characters
Denis Moschitto leads the cast as Chiko, with Volkan Özcan as Tibet and Moritz Bleibtreu as Brownie. Directed by Özgür Yildirim; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Özgür Yildirim
- Denis Moschitto as Chiko
- Volkan Özcan as Tibet
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Moritz Bleibtreu as Brownie - Fahri Yardım as Curly
Also Starring in Chiko
· 6 more- Reyhan Sahin Meryem
- Hans Löw Sascha
- Lucas Gregorowicz Tonton
- Pheline Roggan Jill
- Philipp Baltus Scholle
- Lilay Huser Tibets Mutter
More from Özgür Yildirim
More films directed by Özgür Yildirim: Only God Can Judge Me and Boy 7.
Chiko Plot Summary
What happens in Chiko from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Issa, also known as Chiko, is a Turkish immigrant living in Hamburg with his best friend Tibet, driven by a fierce hunger for wealth and respect by any means. Drawn into the world of Brownie, a music producer who also deals drugs, the two men are tasked with moving several kilograms of marijuana for him. The arrangement quickly sours when Brownie discovers that Tibet has skimmed profits, and he punishes Tibet by hammering a nail into his foot, a brutal reminder of the price of betrayal.
Full summary
The whole story of Chiko, scene by scene
Chiko Box Office
Chiko grossed $831,517 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$831.5K
- International
- $831.5K
Chiko Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Chiko.
How Well Do You Know Chiko?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the main character Issa also known as?
Cars in Chiko
13 cars on screen, including the 1985 Ford Scorpio MkI and the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 C219.
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1985 Ford Scorpio MkI Main role -
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 C219 Main role -
2004 BMW X5 E53 Important role -
1993 BMW 850Ci E31 Minor role
Chiko Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Чико” and “雏鸡”.
- Also known as
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- Чико
- 雏鸡
- Чіко
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Chiko FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Chiko, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chiko?
Chiko runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Chiko released?
Chiko was released on February 9, 2008.
Who directed Chiko?
Chiko was directed by Özgür Yildirim.
More films by Özgür Yildirim Who is in the cast of Chiko?
Chiko stars Denis Moschitto as Chiko, Volkan Özcan as Tibet and Moritz Bleibtreu as Brownie, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Chiko make at the box office?
Chiko grossed $831,517 worldwide.
Does Chiko have a post-credit scene?
No. Chiko has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chiko in?
The original language of Chiko is German.
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