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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The Last Years of Childhood Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Jörg Hube
He was 35, 65 years old when he died
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as Kripo-Mann |
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Ernst Hannawald
He was 19, now 65 years old
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as Capo |
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Karl Obermayr
He was 48, 54 years old when he died
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as Vater Sonntag |
The Last Years of Childhood Crew
