Leni (1994)
Overview
A historical drama about a Jewish child who is adopted by a German couple and is eventually removed from the home.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | de |
| Popularity | 0.035 |
Directed By
Leo Hiemer
Crew
Leo Hiemer
Kaus Kugel
Daniel Zuta
Elisabeth Kraus
Leo Hiemer
Marian Czura
Ulrike Leipold
TOP CAST
Christa Berndl
Alwina
Natalia Wörner
Lenis Mutter
Franz Buchrieser
Blatzer
Ruth Hausmeister
Ludowiga
Sarah Camp
Frau des Bürgermeister
Vitus Zeplichal
Obersturmbannführer Eisele
Johannes Thanheiser
Johann
Johanna Thanheiser
Leni
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