Overview
An idealistic teacher is shocked to discover her pupils are already cynical and opportunistic. Her colleague soon grows resentful when she uses new and challenging techniques to help her students overcome obstacles.
Director and cast
- Herrmann Zschoche Director
- Jutta Hoffmann as Karla
- Jürgen Hentsch as Kaspar
- Hans Hardt-Hardtloff as Direktor Alfred Hirte
- Inge Keller as Schulrätin Jansen
- Rolf Hoppe as Lehrer Eiffler
- Gisela Morgen as Frau Wenndorf
- Herwart Grosse as Lehrer Jott
- Jörg Knochée as Rudi (as Jörg Knochee)
- Klaus-Peter Pleßow as Uwe Wenndorf (as Peter Pleßow)
- Heidemarie Schneider as Erna
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