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The First Semester (1997): Cast

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The First Semester is a 1997 comedy directed by Uwe Boll, starring Tana Schanzara as Frau Buchenhecker, Christian Kahrmann and Katy Karrenbauer. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The First Semester (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Uwe Boll
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The First Semester About?

The premise of The First Semester without spoilers.

A young college freshman learns he will inherit a sizable fortune only if he successfully completes his first semester and maintains a steady girlfriend. As he scrambles to meet both academic and romantic deadlines, his manipulative stepfather plots to divert the money for himself, turning the semester into a high‑stakes contest of wit.

The First Semester Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • student
  • cash
  • deal
  • sexual interest
  • legacy
  • stepfather
  • deutsche mark
  • female student
  • male student
  • college
  • young
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Cast & crew

The First Semester Cast & Characters

Tana Schanzara leads the cast as Frau Buchenhecker, with Christian Kahrmann as Andreas and Katy Karrenbauer. Directed by Uwe Boll; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Uwe Boll

More films directed by Uwe Boll, best-rated first: Assault on Wall Street, Postal, Blackwoods and BloodRayne.

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The First Semester FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The First Semester, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The First Semester?

The First Semester runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The First Semester released?

The First Semester was released on April 17, 1997.

Who directed The First Semester?

The First Semester was directed by Uwe Boll.

More films by Uwe Boll

Who is in the cast of The First Semester?

The First Semester stars Tana Schanzara as Frau Buchenhecker, Christian Kahrmann as Andreas and Katy Karrenbauer, among 18 credited actors.

Does The First Semester have a post-credit scene?

No. The First Semester has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The First Semester in?

The original language of The First Semester is German.

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