The Great Runaway
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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.
Cast
Richy Müller
as Richy
Jochen Schroeder
as Schocker
Hanna Schygulla
as Frau Piesch
Adriane Rimscha
as Elli Gruen
Günter Lamprecht
as Herr Piesch
Katharina Tüschen
as Frau Schock
Gottfried John
as Herr Adam
Rainer Hunold
as Hamburger
Guido Gagliardi
as Mario
Katharina Lehmann
as Inge Piesch
Franciszek Pieczka
as Herr Warga
Renate Küster
as Frau Grün
Ernst Jacobi
as
Hans Peter Korff
as
Hermann Lause
as Schwuler Mann
Erika Skrotzki
as Freundin von Herr Piesch
Birgit Anaskewitz
as Birgit Warga
Elke Anaskewitz
as Dagmar Warga
Ayten Erten
as Aische
Klaus A. Müller
as
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Episode 1
Richy and Schocker live in a homeless settlement under miserable conditions. There are constant conflicts in the families of the two adolescents. Schocker suffers under his tyrannical stepfather, who loses both legs in an accident at work. Richy's "old man" beats his wife, drinks, works irregularly. Both boys want out of the milieu that is breaking them. When Schocker can't take it anymore, he decides to run away. (Hörzu 39/1979, S. 64)
Episode 2
Schocker ran away. But he does not get far. His girlfriend Elli gives the police a tip and is glad that Schocker is brought back. On Christmas Eve, he lets Richy persuade him to go with him to the kindergarten. 200 D-Mark are supposed to be there for the taking. But the two are ratted out. Richy escapes. Schocker is caught. His situation becomes more and more difficult. Richy, who befriends the gypsy Mohrle and learns to play the guitar from him, has to experience how his father destroys the bond with the "gypsy pack". (Hörzu 39/1979, S. 76)
Episode 3
With the help of Ellis Mitter, Schocker finally gets a probationary apprenticeship at an auto repair shop. He is hard-working and well on his way to becoming a "decent person". Richy, on the other hand, is going downhill. He runs away from home because his father has taken up with a new, rather slutty wife, wanders aimlessly through the city, sleeps in laundromats, begs. Schocker also experiences a disappointment: he is refused an apprenticeship after the probationary period has expired. At home he covers up his "failure". Soon after, Richy and Schocker are caught after a failed theft in a jewelry store. Both end up in jail. (Hörzu 40/1979, S. 76)
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About The Great Runaway
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. Across 1 season and 3 episodes, originally airing on WDR Fernsehen.
The Great Runaway Cast and Characters
The cast features Richy Müller (as Richy), Jochen Schroeder (as Schocker), Hanna Schygulla (as Frau Piesch), Adriane Rimscha (as Elli Gruen), and Günter Lamprecht (as Herr Piesch). Their performances are a major reason The Great Runaway has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Great Runaway keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Alemán storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Great Runaway have?
The Great Runaway has 3 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is The Great Runaway good? What's the rating?
The Great Runaway holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Great Runaway?
The main cast includes Richy Müller, Jochen Schroeder, Hanna Schygulla, and Adriane Rimscha, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Great Runaway available in Alemán?
Yes — The Great Runaway was originally produced in Alemán and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Great Runaway released?
The Great Runaway first aired in 1979.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Great Runaway have?
The Great Runaway currently has 1 season and a total of 3 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Great Runaway about?
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. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is The Great Runaway originally available?
The Great Runaway was originally produced in DE. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original DE audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Great Runaway first released?
The Great Runaway first premiered on September 30, 1979 (1979). The series has since concluded its run.
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