The Case of Detlef Kammrath

The Case of Detlef Kammrath

The Case of Detlef Kammrath

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The Case of Detlef Kammrath

1981

1h 9m

8.0(1 votes)

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Drama

Overview

Until he was 11, Detlef Kammrath (René Siodla) had a carefree childhood. But now his parents have decided to go their separate ways and divorce - a catastrophe for the boy. The court awards custody to his mother (Karin Schröder), but Detlef harshly rejects his mother's new partner (Gerd Grasse). He sees him as the person responsible for his unhappiness. Hoping to improve the family atmosphere, his mother forbids the boy from meeting his biological father; this leads to Detlef's absolute despair, and he becomes a "case" for child welfare services.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

René Sioda

Detlef Kammrath

Burkhard Kurth

Peter Kammrath

Karin Schröder

Karin Schröder

Dr Karoline Kammrath

Gert Grasse

Gert Grasse

Dr. Christian Methe

Solveig Müller

Solveig Müller

Renate Winkler

Bruno Carstens

Bruno Carstens

Heinz Winkler

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Directed by: Klaus Grabowsky
Written by: Hedda Zinner

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