Top Cast
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Jutta Hoffmann
Karla
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Jürgen Hentsch
Kaspar
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Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Direktor Alfred Hirte
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Inge Keller
Schulrätin Jansen
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Rolf Hoppe
Lehrer Eiffler
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Gisela Morgen
Frau Wenndorf
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Herwart Grosse
Lehrer Jott
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Jörg Knochée
Rudi (as Jörg Knochee)
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Klaus-Peter Pleßow
Uwe Wenndorf (as Peter Pleßow)
Overview
An idealistic teacher is shocked to discover her pupils are already cynical and opportunistic. Her colleague soon grows resentful when she uses new and challenging techniques to help her students overcome obstacles.
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