The Shadows Grow Longer
Originally released in 1961. The Shadows Grow Longer is a drama film. directed by Ladislao Vajda.
Starring Barbara Rütting, Loni von Friedl, and Hansjörg Felmy
Synopsis
Christa Andres runs a home for troubled girls. With great dedication, she tries to help girls who have gone astray return to a normal life. She takes special care of Erika, who works as a prostitute and one day runs away from the home. Christa sets out to search for the girl in the red-light district. In doing so, she is haunted by the shadows of her own past. The educator herself used to work as a prostitute. When she meets her former pimp, he tries to exploit his knowledge in a perfidious way and blackmail Christa...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Praesens-Film
- CCC Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shadows Grow Longer about?
Christa Andres runs a home for troubled girls. With great dedication, she tries to help girls who have gone astray return to a normal life. She takes special care of Erika, who works as a prostitut...
Who directed The Shadows Grow Longer?
The Shadows Grow Longer was directed by Ladislao Vajda.
How long is The Shadows Grow Longer?
The Shadows Grow Longer has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Shadows Grow Longer released?
The Shadows Grow Longer was released on August 11, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shadows Grow Longer?
The main cast of The Shadows Grow Longer includes Barbara Rütting, Loni von Friedl, Hansjörg Felmy, Luise Ullrich, Fred Tanner.