Bambule (1970): Cast
Bambule is a 1970 drama directed by Eberhard Itzenplitz, starring Dagmar Biener as Irene, Christine Diersch and Hansi Jochmann. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Eberhard Itzenplitz
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Südwestfunk
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bambule About?
The premise of Bambule without spoilers.
German prison slang for “riot”, this 1970 TV drama follows a single day in a Berlin borstal, focusing on three teenage girls. Irene attempts escape but soon returns, lost in the outside world; Monika is recaptured and forcibly sent to a nun‑run home; and Iv (played by Evelyn) sparks a nighttime rebellion among her fellow inmates. The film examines confinement, the urge to resist, and the fragile hope of freedom.
Bambule Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- authoritarianism
- oppression
- adult actress playing minor girl
- protest song
- vandalism
- social discontent
- prison riot
- discontent
- female youth
- lockup
- runaway teen
- nun
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- prostitution
- reminiscence
- lesbian
- lesbianism
- rebelliousness
- cigarette smoking
- west berlin west germany
- girl group
- running away
- tutelage
- teenage girl
- reformatory
- volkswagen beetle
- german culture
- suppression
- strictness
- winter
- police officer
- confinement
- dyed hair
- housemaster
- underage girl
- social problem
- social criticism
- abuse
- home education
- girls' home
- political protest
- one word title
Bambule Cast & Characters
Dagmar Biener leads the cast as Irene, with Christine Diersch as Monika and Hansi Jochmann as Karin. Directed by Eberhard Itzenplitz; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eberhard Itzenplitz
- Dagmar Biener as Irene
- Christine Diersch as Monika
- Hansi Jochmann as Karin
- Barbara Schöne as Heidi
Also Starring in Bambule
· 15 more- Ursula Diestel Irenes Mutter
- Ethel Reschke Vermieterin
- Christiane Lemm Gisela
- Johanna König
- Joachim Kerzel Teacher
- Marlene Riphahn Frau Timm
- Antje Hagen Frau Lack
- Petra Redinger Iv
- Helge Hennig Jynett
- Dagmar Tass Babsi
- Petra Schröder Gitta
- Ute Gerhard Jutta
- Hilde Hessmann Frau Bonni
- Sabine Koerner Hannelore
- Monika Häckermann
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Bambule FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bambule, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bambule?
Bambule runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Bambule released?
Bambule was released on May 24, 1970.
Who directed Bambule?
Bambule was directed by Eberhard Itzenplitz.
Who is in the cast of Bambule?
Bambule stars Dagmar Biener as Irene, Christine Diersch as Monika and Hansi Jochmann as Karin, among 19 credited actors.
Does Bambule have a post-credit scene?
No. Bambule has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bambule in?
The original language of Bambule is German.
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