The Great Runaway
Series Overview
A miniseries about a pair of teenagers living in a slum at the fringes of Berlin. Alcoholism, prostitution, and violence are just a few of the themes of the three movies.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Sun, Sep 30, 1979
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
With the help of Ellis Mitter, Schocker finally gets a probationary apprenticeship at an auto repair shop. He is hard-working and well on his way to becoming a "decent person". Richy, on the other hand, is going downhill. He runs away from home because his father has taken up with a new, rather slutty wife, wanders aimlessly through the city, sleeps in laundromats, begs. Schocker also experiences a disappointment: he is refused an apprenticeship after the probationary period has expired. At home he covers up his "failure". Soon after, Richy and Schocker are caught after a failed theft in a jewelry store. Both end up in jail. (Hörzu 40/1979, S. 76)
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Die große Flatter (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-19
Cast & Creators
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Richy Müller
Richy
Jochen Schroeder
Schocker
Hanna Schygulla
Frau Piesch
Adriane Rimscha
Elli Gruen
Günter Lamprecht
Herr Piesch
Katharina Tüschen
Frau Schock
Gottfried John
Herr Adam
Rainer Hunold
Hamburger
Guido Gagliardi
Mario
Katharina Lehmann
Inge Piesch
Franciszek Pieczka
Herr Warga
Renate Küster
Frau Grün
Ernst Jacobi
Hans Peter Korff
Hermann Lause
Schwuler Mann
Erika Skrotzki
Freundin von Herr Piesch
Birgit Anaskewitz
Birgit Warga
Elke Anaskewitz
Dagmar Warga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marianne Lüdcke
Leonie Ossowski, Marianne Lüdcke
Günther Fischer
Leander R. Loosen
Susanne Paschen
Regina Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Leander R. Loosen
Director of Photography
Marianne Lüdcke
Director
Susanne Paschen
Editor
Regina Ziegler
Producer
Marianne Lüdcke
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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16: FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Great Runaway about?
A miniseries about a pair of teenagers living in a slum at the fringes of Berlin. Alcoholism, prostitution, and violence are just a few of the themes of the three movies.
How many seasons does The Great Runaway have?
The Great Runaway comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Great Runaway?
Key cast members in The Great Runaway include Richy Müller, Jochen Schroeder, Hanna Schygulla, Adriane Rimscha, Günter Lamprecht.
Who created or directed The Great Runaway?
The Great Runaway was developed and directed by Marianne Lüdcke.