The Child I Never Was
"What Becomes a Serial Killer Most?"
Originally released in 2002. The Child I Never Was is a drama/crime film. directed by Kai S. Pieck. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tobias Schenke, Ulrike Bliefert, and Walter Gontermann
Synopsis
A serial killer dispassionately discusses the nuts and bolts of his grisly avocation, as well as the youthful traumas which helped to mold him into a psychopath, in this disturbing independent drama from Germany, based on the true story of of Germany's most famous child murderer Juergen Bartsch who, between the ages of 15 and 19, abused, tortured and killed four schoolboys in the Ruhr region of Germany from 1962 to 1966.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (23 votes)
Box Office
$2.6K
Worldwide gross
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tobias Schenke
as Jürgen Bartsch, Older
Ulrike Bliefert
as Gertrud Bartsch
Walter Gontermann
as Gerhard Bartsch
Jürgen Christoph Kamcke
as Father Seidlitz
Sebastian Rüger
as Young Deacon
Stephan Szasz
as Young Priest
Roland Riebeling
as Chaplain Herles
Sebastian Urzendowsky
as Jürgen Bartsch, Younger
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Revenue
- $2,609
Production Companies
- MTM West Television & Film
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Child I Never Was about?
A serial killer dispassionately discusses the nuts and bolts of his grisly avocation, as well as the youthful traumas which helped to mold him into a psychopath, in this disturbing independent dram...
Who directed The Child I Never Was?
The Child I Never Was was directed by Kai S. Pieck.
How long is The Child I Never Was?
The Child I Never Was has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Child I Never Was released?
The Child I Never Was was released on November 15, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Child I Never Was?
The main cast of The Child I Never Was includes Tobias Schenke, Ulrike Bliefert, Walter Gontermann, Jürgen Christoph Kamcke, Sebastian Rüger.