The Revealing of Elfie

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The Revealing of Elfie

1974

1h 10m

4.0(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

Marianne wants to become a dancer, but her teacher considers her to be untalented.

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Marianne Dupont

Elfie

Acting

Mika Erras

Frau Kaminskaja

Acting

Christa Free

Anna, die Maskenbildnerin

Acting

Michel Jacot

Herr Anselm

Acting

Kurt Meinicke

Jack, der Fotograf

Acting

Monika Rohde

Mädchen auf Schaukel

Acting

Rosi Schubert

1. Bewerberin bei Anselm

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Rita Waldenberg

Nanni

Acting

Iris Wobker

2. Bewerberin bei Anselm

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Roman Huber

Unknown Role

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