The End of the Rainbow (1979): Cast
The End of the Rainbow is a 1979 drama directed by Uwe Frießner, starring Udo Samel as Dieter, Heinz Hoenig and Henry Lutze. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Uwe Frießner
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The End of the Rainbow About?
The premise of The End of the Rainbow without spoilers.
Uwe Friessner’s debut feature follows West Berlin teen Jimmi, who survives by petty theft, hustling and spending time in punk clubs, yet remains unemployable for reasons the film subtly reveals. Inspired by Friessner’s attempt to help a suicidal runaway, the story introduces older students who try to find work for Jimmi and briefly shelter him in their commune.
The End of the Rainbow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- west berlin west germany
- social problem
- juvenile delinquency
- lack of money
- money
- 17 year old
- 17 year old boy
- berlin germany
- central europe
- teenage boy
- teenager
- teenage protagonist
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- coming of age
- juvenile delinquent
- social worker
- prostitute
- prostitute as protagonist
- male prostitute
- prostitution
- teenage prostitute
- gay prostitute
- freeze frame
- gay prostitute as protagonist
- teenage sexuality
- male full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- undressing
- taking off underwear
- male rear nudity
- rear nudity
- taking off pants
- taking off someone's pants
- taking off someone's underwear
- gay sex
- anal sex
- male prostitute as protagonist
- man wears briefs
- cigarette smoking
- escalator
- written by director
- store
- shopping mall
- german prostitute
- shopping center
- listening to music
- reading a newspaper
- homeless man
- drunkenness
- drunken man
The End of the Rainbow Cast & Characters
Udo Samel leads the cast as Dieter, with Heinz Hoenig as Jörg and Henry Lutze as Bernie. Directed by Uwe Frießner; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Uwe Frießner
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Udo Samel as Dieter - Heinz Hoenig as Jörg
- Henry Lutze as Bernie
- Slavica Ranković as Gabi
Also Starring in The End of the Rainbow
· 3 more- Thomas Kufahl Jimmy
- Sabine Baruth Monika
- Johanna Karl-Lory
More from Uwe Frießner
One more film directed by Uwe Frießner: Hass im Kopf.
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The End of the Rainbow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The End of the Rainbow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The End of the Rainbow?
The End of the Rainbow runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The End of the Rainbow released?
The End of the Rainbow was released on September 28, 1979.
Who directed The End of the Rainbow?
The End of the Rainbow was directed by Uwe Frießner.
More films by Uwe Frießner Who is in the cast of The End of the Rainbow?
The End of the Rainbow stars Udo Samel as Dieter, Heinz Hoenig as Jörg and Henry Lutze as Bernie, among 7 credited actors.
Does The End of the Rainbow have a post-credit scene?
No. The End of the Rainbow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The End of the Rainbow in?
The original language of The End of the Rainbow is German.
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