The Girl in the Lift (1991): Cast
The Girl in the Lift is a 1991 romantic drama directed by Herrmann Zschoche, starring Rolf Lukoschek as Frank, Barbara Sommer and Monika Lennartz. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Herrmann Zschoche
- Original language
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German - Studio
- DEFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Girl in the Lift About?
The premise of The Girl in the Lift without spoilers.
Frank, a tenth‑grader, falls for his classmate Regine. Frank’s father is a well‑connected plant manager in the GDR, while Regine’s single mother raises four children. Regine dreams of teaching kindergarten, but poor grades block her from technical college. Frank defends her and urges a debate on the rigid rules, only to have his criticism swiftly dismissed.
The Girl in the Lift Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- female nudity
- undressing
- sex scene
- brief male nudity
- classroom
- dysfunctional family
- father son relationship
- east germany
- mother son relationship
- teenage romance
- rich boy poor girl relationship
- youth group
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- communist
- male female relationship
- female full frontal nudity
The Girl in the Lift Cast & Characters
Rolf Lukoschek leads the cast as Frank, with Barbara Sommer as Regine and Monika Lennartz as Klassenlehrerin. Directed by Herrmann Zschoche; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Herrmann Zschoche
- Rolf Lukoschek as Frank
- Barbara Sommer as Regine
- Monika Lennartz as Klassenlehrerin
- Karin Gregorek as Direktorin
Also Starring in The Girl in the Lift
· 13 more- Rita Feldmeier Franks Mutter
- Karin Beewen Sekretärin
- Martin Seifert Betrunkener
- Peter Friedrichson Hausmeister
- Hanns-Jörn Weber Franks Vater
- Gert Grasse Professor
- Anne Wollner Haushälterin
- Maximilian Löser Becker
- Henry Schroeder Mischa
- Diane Damerau Sybille
- Karin Reif Reginas Mutter
- Werner Kos
- Gerd Klotzek
More from Herrmann Zschoche
More films directed by Herrmann Zschoche: Natalie - Endstation Babystrich, Grüne Hochzeit, Hälfte des Lebens and Island of Swans.
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The Girl in the Lift FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Girl in the Lift, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Girl in the Lift?
The Girl in the Lift runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Girl in the Lift released?
The Girl in the Lift was released on January 10, 1991.
Who directed The Girl in the Lift?
The Girl in the Lift was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
More films by Herrmann Zschoche Who is in the cast of The Girl in the Lift?
The Girl in the Lift stars Rolf Lukoschek as Frank, Barbara Sommer as Regine and Monika Lennartz as Klassenlehrerin, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Girl in the Lift have a post-credit scene?
No. The Girl in the Lift has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Girl in the Lift in?
The original language of The Girl in the Lift is German.
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