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Svens Geheimnis

1995-09-26 · 89 min · ★ 3.0

Drama · TV Movie

Sven is a twelve year old pocket-picker and works for Jens, boss of his gang in school. Teacher Vera Loewe becomes one of his victims. When she realizes that he's one of the pupils in her new class, she confronts him and wants to help, even against his will.

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Directors
Roland Suso Richter
Production companies
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Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Katharina MeineckeKatharina MeineckeVera Loewe
Richy MüllerRichy MüllerWolfgang Fischer
Katharina SchüttlerKatharina SchüttlerSwetlana Wokowitsch
Nikolaus ParylaNikolaus ParylaKurt Rost
Daniel BrühlDaniel Brühl
Nick SaarStefan Wittmann
Anna SchmidtJulia Wokowitsch
Christopher ErbslöhSven Röder
Ute CremerGudrun Pause
Wolf-Dietrich SprengerWolf-Dietrich SprengerErnst Münchmeier
Roman RienPanter
Nika von Arning
Sebastian KroehnertSebastian Kroehnert
Daniel WagnerDaniel WagnerGang member
Daniela ZieglerDaniela ZieglerOlga Wokowitsch

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