Behind Monastery Walls (1952)

  • 12
  • 04/21/1952 (DE)
  • Drama
  • 1h 39m

Overview

Thomas Holinka has returned home from war and captivity. In the absence of a suitable home, he finds himself in what seems to be an abandoned monastery. When the nuns return, a conflict is inevitable because Holinka is addicted to alcohol and gambling .

Erich Kröhnke

Writer

Hans Naderer

Screenplay

Harald Reinl

Writer, Director

Cast

Philip Dorn's headshot

Philip Dorn

Thomas Holinka
Katharina Mayberg's headshot

Katharina Mayberg

Kathrin
Peter Fischer's headshot

Peter Fischer

Four-Year-Old Peter
Olga Tschechowa's headshot

Olga Tschechowa

Prioress
Dorothea Wieck's headshot

Dorothea Wieck

Subprioress
Margit Saad's headshot

Margit Saad

Sister Romana

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