The Child I Never Was(2002)
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The Child I Never Was Synopsis
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.
The Child I Never Was (2002) is a drama and crime film directed by Kai S. Pieck, released on November 15, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Tobias Schenke, Ulrike Bliefert, Walter Gontermann and Jürgen Christoph Kamcke. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Kai S. Pieck
- Writers:
- Kai S. Pieck, Paul Moor
- Producers:
- Bettina Scheuren
- Cinematographer:
- Egon Werdin
- Production:
- MTM West Television & Film, WDR
- Revenue:
- $2,609
- Status:
- Released
The Child I Never Was Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tobias Schenke
as Jürgen Bartsch, Older
Ulrike Bliefert
as Gertrud Bartsch
Walter Gontermann
as Gerhard Bartsch
- Jürgen Christoph Kamcke
Jürgen Christoph Kamcke
as Father Seidlitz
Sebastian Rüger
as Young Deacon
Stephan Szasz
as Young Priest
Roland Riebeling
as Chaplain Herles
Sebastian Urzendowsky
as Jürgen Bartsch, Younger
Key crew
Directed by Kai S. Pieck, written by Kai S. Pieck and Paul Moor, produced by Bettina Scheuren.
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The Child I Never Was Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Child I Never Was – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Child I Never Was online?
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The Child I Never Was (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Alleskino. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Child I Never Was?
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The main cast of The Child I Never Was (2002) includes Tobias Schenke, Ulrike Bliefert, Walter Gontermann, Jürgen Christoph Kamcke and Sebastian Rüger. The film was directed by Kai S. Pieck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Child I Never Was released?
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The Child I Never Was was released on November 15, 2002 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Child I Never Was worth watching?
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The Child I Never Was (2002) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.