The Last Years of Childhood (1979)

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Released:
1979-09-19

Overview:
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.

Director:
Norbert Kückelmann

Runtime:
1h 45min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Gerhard Gundel
    as
    Martin Sonntag
  • Karl Obermayr
    as
    Vater Sonntag
  • Leopoldine Schwankel
    as
    Mutter Sonntag
  • Jörg Hube
    as
    Kripo-Mann
  • Wilfried Klaus
    as
    Jugendamt-Mann