Initiation(2009)
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Initiation Synopsis
16-year old Axel and his clique are rioting in a residential home. There he meets the 80-year old Gustav who gains interest in the young boy, as he reminds him of his lost love.
Initiation (2009) is a drama film directed by Peter Kern, released on November 4, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Helmut Berger, Harry Lampl, Melanie Kretschmann and Michael Steinocher. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Kern
- Writers:
- Frank Maria Reifenberg, Peter Kern
- Production:
- Tradewind Pictures, Novotny & Novotny Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
Initiation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helmut Berger
as Gustav Tritzinsky
Harry Lampl
as Axel
Melanie Kretschmann
as Jacob Ostermann a.k.a Christina Thürmer
Michael Steinocher
as Lippi
Manuel Rubey
as Snoopy
Matthias Franz Stein
as Wolfi
Oliver Rosskopf
as Peter
- Sophie Schlichting
Sophie Schlichting
as Eva
Heribert Sasse
as Willy
Gregor Seberg
as Dr. Kraake
- Jazz Gitti
Jazz Gitti
as Die Päpstin
- Manfred Schmid
Manfred Schmid
as Toni
Key crew
Directed by Peter Kern, written by Frank Maria Reifenberg and Peter Kern.
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Initiation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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Initiation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Initiation online?
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Initiation (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Initiation?
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The main cast of Initiation (2009) includes Helmut Berger, Harry Lampl, Melanie Kretschmann, Michael Steinocher and Manuel Rubey. The film was directed by Peter Kern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Initiation released?
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Initiation was released on November 4, 2009 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Initiation worth watching?
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Initiation (2009) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.