The Consequence

Dec 2, 1977

1h 40m

★ 6.3

Overview

Thomas, the son of a prison warden, falls for Martin, one of the prison inmates. After Martin is released, they try to build a relationship and a life together but, no one will leave them alone.

Genres

Drama

Romance

TV Movie

Production Companies

WDR

Solaris Film

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Cast

Martin Kurath

Jürgen Prochnow

Thomas Manzoni

Ernst Hannawald

Erzieher Diethelm

Werner Schwuchow

Anstaltsleiter Rusterholz

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Enrico

Hans Putz, jr.

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Giorgio Manzoni

Walo Lüönd

Frau Manzoni

Edith Volkmann

Direktor Reichmuth

Erwin Kohlund

Clemens Krauthagen

Alexis von Hagemeister

Hehler Oskar

Jan Groth

Gerold Noelli

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