When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam movie poster

When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam

January 1, 1966 1h 11m 4.6/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1966. When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Egon Günther. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stephan Jahnke, Gerry Wolff, and Manfred Krug

Synopsis

Adam receives a flashlight with special powers: every liar it shines on flies into the air. Production was cancelled in 1965/66 due to the film's political content. Only in 1989/90 could the director reconstruct the film, where missing sounds and images are replaced with script inserts.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1966 60 years ago
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Runtime 1h 11m 71 minutes total
User Rating 4.6/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam about?

Adam receives a flashlight with special powers: every liar it shines on flies into the air. Production was cancelled in 1965/66 due to the film's political content. Only in 1989/90 could the direct...

Who directed When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam?

When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam was directed by Egon Günther.

How long is When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam?

When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).

When was When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam released?

When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam?

The main cast of When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam includes Stephan Jahnke, Gerry Wolff, Manfred Krug, Daisy Granados, Rolf Römer.