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The Tragedy of Silence

Cautionary drama, with vigorous attack on Germany's laws governing abortion.

Top Cast

  • Barbara Frey

    Barbara Frey

    Sabine Prohaska

  • Paul Klinger

    Paul Klinger

    Dr. Günther Behrens

  • Charles Regnier

    Charles Regnier

    Dr. Kampmann

  • Gisela Peltzer

    Gisela Peltzer

    Dr. Maria Brunner

  • Berta Drews

    Berta Drews

    Frau Woitke, Wirtin

  • Ursula Heyer

    Ursula Heyer

    Bardame

  • Brigitte Mira

    Brigitte Mira

    Frau Ohl

  • Albert Bessler

    Albert Bessler

    Sachverständiger

  • Hans Nielsen

    Hans Nielsen

    Gerichtspräsident

Overview

Cautionary drama, with vigorous attack on Germany's laws governing abortion.

Rating

9.0 / 10
1 Reviews
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