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Cast
Martin Held
as Prof. Abel Cornelius
Ruth Leuwerik
as Gerda Cornelius, seine Frau
Sabine von Maydell
as Ingrid Cornelius, beider Tochter
Christian Kohlund
as Student Max Hergesell
Hansi Kraus
as Xaver Kleinsgütl, Hausdiener
Christine Buchegger
as Fraulein Kowitl
Walter Rilla
as Alter Tramgast
Theo Lingen
as Tanzmeister Knaak
Mathieu Carrière
as Tonio Kröger
Frederic Meisner
as Bert Cornelius
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1977
Runtime—
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorFranz Seitz Junior
WritersFranz Seitz Junior
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsUnordnung und frühes Leid
About Unordnung und frühes Leid
After the First World War, history professor Abel Cornelius wants to distance himself from his previously published political views. This could go well, were it not for the student Max Hergesell, who provokes the professor to such an extent that he has to defend and justify himself, especially as he really has no taste for the current social changes. When the professor's older children arrange a party, Max Hergesell also turns up, much to Cornelius' surprise. To make matters worse, the student gains the sympathy of Cornelius' beloved baby Lorchen, who only wants to be put to bed by Max...
Directed by Franz Seitz Junior, Unordnung und frühes Leid leans on a strong ensemble — Martin Held, Ruth Leuwerik, Sabine von Maydell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1977.
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