Movie: Leni

Top 8 Billed Cast

Christa Berndl
Christa Berndl

Alwina

Natalia Wörner
Natalia Wörner

Lenis Mutter

Franz Buchrieser
Franz Buchrieser

Blatzer

Ruth Hausmeister
Ruth Hausmeister

Ludowiga

Sarah Camp
Sarah Camp

Frau des Bürgermeister

Vitus Zeplichal
Vitus Zeplichal

Obersturmbannführer Eisele

Johannes Thanheiser
Johannes Thanheiser

Johann

Johanna Thanheiser
Johanna Thanheiser

Leni

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    A historical drama about a Jewish child who is adopted by a German couple and is eventually removed from the home.

  • Release Date

    1994-01-01

  • Average

    8.5

  • Rating:

    4.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    Deutsch
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