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19791h 45m6.5(10)

The Last Years of Childhood

Die letzten Jahre der Kindheit

Drama
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1979-09-19
1h 45m
DE
Released
Pro-ject Filmproduktion

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A juvenile offender is handed over to authorities at age 13 and placed in an institution in this somber social drama. Martin is a petty thief who enjoys stealing and looks up to his older brother. When he is informed that his brother has died, Martin runs away from the reform school. He passes through various institutions and is labeled as incorrigible because of his refusal to comply with the rules of society. A dedicated child psychologist tries to save Martin when he entertains thoughts of suicide.

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About The Last Years of Childhood

A juvenile offender is handed over to authorities at age 13 and placed in an institution in this somber social drama. Martin is a petty thief who enjoys stealing and looks up to his older brother. When he is informed that his brother has died, Martin runs away from the reform school. He passes through various institutions and is labeled as incorrigible because of his refusal to comply with the rules of society. A dedicated child psychologist tries to save Martin when he entertains thoughts of suicide. Running 105 minutes.

The Last Years of Childhood Cast and Characters

The cast features Gerhard Gundel (as Martin Sonntag), Karl Obermayr (as Vater Sonntag), Leopoldine Schwankel (as Mutter Sonntag), Jörg Hube (as Kripo-Mann), and Wilfried Klaus (as Jugendamt-Mann). Their performances are a major reason The Last Years of Childhood has built such a passionate audience.

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The Last Years of Childhood runs for 105 minutes (about 1.8 hours).

Is The Last Years of Childhood good? What's the rating?

The Last Years of Childhood holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 10 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Last Years of Childhood?

The main cast includes Gerhard Gundel, Karl Obermayr, Leopoldine Schwankel, and Jörg Hube, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Last Years of Childhood available in German?

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The Last Years of Childhood was released in 1979.

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What is The Last Years of Childhood about?

The Last Years of Childhood is a Drama film. A juvenile offender is handed over to authorities at age 13 and placed in an institution in this somber social drama. Martin is a petty thief who enjoys stealing and looks up to his older brother. When he is informed that his brother has died, Martin runs away from the reform school. He passes through various institutions and is labeled as incorrigible because of his refusal to comply with the rules of society. A dedicated child psychologist tries to save Martin when he entertains thoughts of suicide.

When was The Last Years of Childhood released?

The Last Years of Childhood was released on September 19, 1979. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. The film was produced by Pro-ject Filmproduktion.

Who stars in The Last Years of Childhood?

The Last Years of Childhood stars Gerhard Gundel, Karl Obermayr, Leopoldine Schwankel and Jörg Hube. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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