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The Child I Never Was

The Child I Never Was

What Becomes a Serial Killer Most?

A serial killer dispassionately discusses the nuts and bolts of his grisly avocation, as well as the youthful traumas which helped to mold him into a psychopath, in this disturbing independent drama from Germany, based on the true story of of Germany's most famous child murderer Juergen Bartsch who, between the ages of 15 and 19, abused, tortured and killed four schoolboys in the Ruhr region of Germany from 1962 to 1966.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Ein Leben lang kurze Hosen tragen
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 2002-11-15
  • Runtime: 81 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (21 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $2,609
  • Production Companies: MTM West Television & Film, WDR
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6387
  • Languages: German

Cast & Crew

Tobias Schenke

Tobias Schenke

as Jürgen Bartsch, Older

Ulrike Bliefert

Ulrike Bliefert

as Gertrud Bartsch

Walter Gontermann

Walter Gontermann

as Gerhard Bartsch

Jürgen Christoph Kamcke

Jürgen Christoph Kamcke

as Father Seidlitz

Sebastian Rüger

Sebastian Rüger

as Young Deacon

Stephan Szasz

Stephan Szasz

as Young Priest

Roland Riebeling

Roland Riebeling

as Chaplain Herles

Sebastian Urzendowsky

Sebastian Urzendowsky

as Jürgen Bartsch, Younger

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

child abusechild murderinvestigationseries of murderslgbtpolice interrogation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Child I Never Was?

The Child I Never Was is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 2002-11-15.

Who are the main actors in The Child I Never Was?

The main cast includes Tobias Schenke, Ulrike Bliefert, Walter Gontermann, Jürgen Christoph Kamcke, Sebastian Rüger, .

Where can I watch The Child I Never Was online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Child I Never Was is available.

Is The Child I Never Was based on a true story?

What Becomes a Serial Killer Most?

What is the IMDb rating of The Child I Never Was?

The Child I Never Was has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 21 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Child I Never Was?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $2,609 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Child I Never Was?

The soundtrack was composed by MTM West Television & Film, WDR. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Child I Never Was filmed?

The Child I Never Was was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Child I Never Was?

The total runtime of The Child I Never Was is 81 minutes.

Is The Child I Never Was suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Child I Never Was?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Child I Never Was.

Does The Child I Never Was have a post-credit scene?

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