Mädchen hinter Gittern
Seen it?1965 | 94 min | Drama, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
The inmates of a reformatory for underage girls have had turbulent pasts: prostitution, crime, violence, and drugs dominated their lives. One of these young women is the rebellious Karin, who lets no one get close to her. Only the young pastor Johannes manages to reach her, bringing Karin's mysterious and sad past to light.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 290 people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rudolf Zehetgruber
- Heidelinde WeisKarin
- Harald LeipnitzJohannes Skornia
- Harry RiebauerFrank Albin
- Sabine BethmannFrl. König
- Adelheid SeeckDr. Harzeck
- Ursula HerkingJosefa
- Ellen UmlaufFrl. Kant
- Elke AberleUschi
- Uta LevkaMartina
- Brigitte FreyerMonika