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The Girl in the Lift(1991)
Status: Released
Date: 1991-01-10
55%
6 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
Overview:
Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.
Languages: German.
Countries:
Germany,
East Germany
ProductionCompanies: 
DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
Movie: The Girl in the Lift
Top 10 Billed Cast
Barbara Sommer
Regine
Rolf Lukoschek
Frank
Karin Gregorek
Direktorin
Monika Lennartz
Klassenlehrerin
Rita Feldmeier
Franks Mutter
Hanns-Jörn Weber
Franks Vater
Martin Seifert
Betrunkener
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Overview
Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.
Release Date
1991-01-10
Average
5.5
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
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