

The Great Runaway
Overview
A miniseries about a pair of teenagers living in a slum at the fringes of Berlin. Alcoholism, prostitution, and violence are just a few of the themes of the three movies.
Seasons (1)
Miniseries
3 Episodes
1979
Series Cast
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