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The Child I Never Was
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The Child I Never Was

2002 · 81 min Drama Crime
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

A serial killer dispassionately discusses the nuts and bolts of his grisly avocation, as well as the youthful traumas which helped to mold him into a psychopath, in this disturbing independent drama from Germany, based on the true story of of Germany's most famous child murderer Juergen Bartsch who, between the ages of 15 and 19, abused, tortured and killed four schoolboys in the Ruhr region of Germany from 1962 to 1966.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Child I Never Was has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Tobias Schenke

Tobias Schenke

Jürgen Bartsch, Older

Ulrike Bliefert

Ulrike Bliefert

Gertrud Bartsch

Walter Gontermann

Walter Gontermann

Gerhard Bartsch

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Jürgen Christoph Kamcke

Father Seidlitz

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Sebastian Rüger

Young Deacon

Stephan Szasz

Stephan Szasz

Young Priest

Roland Riebeling

Roland Riebeling

Chaplain Herles

Sebastian Urzendowsky

Sebastian Urzendowsky

Jürgen Bartsch, Younger

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