Unter Achtzehn
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Unter Achtzehn

10.0 / 10 1957 1h 38mNR German
Drama

Storyline

The social worker Luise Gottschalk dedicates all her passion to the Viennese caretakers and derailed young people. Tirelessly, she advertises to adults for understanding the needs of adolescents. She is particularly committed to a girl named Elfie Breitner who is at risk of drifting into prostitution.

Cast & Crew

Paula Wessely

Paula Wessely

Luise Gottschalk

Lead
Vera Tschechowa

Vera Tschechowa

Elfie Breitner

PL

Paul Löwinger

Mr. Kutzmaier

PP

Peter Parak

Stefan Maurer

Erik Frey

Erik Frey

Walter Weimann

Edith Elmay

Edith Elmay

Susi Majora

Doris Kirchner

Doris Kirchner

Mrs. Messmer

Guido Wieland

Guido Wieland

Dr. Janegger

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Georg Tressler's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
5.0
Every frame feels alive. Unter Achtzehn is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker