The Brutalization of Franz Blum

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Released August 09, 1974

Overview

Born into a well-off family, Franz Blum had led a carefree youth until, some time after graduating from high school, he was arrested by the police. For, involved by a gang of bad boys, the young man had taken part in a bank robbery. A "heroic deed" which earned him six years in prison. Once behind bars, he was treated with ruthless inhumanity by the guards. And little by little - but inexorably - Franz turned into an insurgent...

Runtime

1h 44m


Origin Country

Germany


Original Language

German


Original Title

Die Verrohung des Franz Blum


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Germany

Spoken Languages

  • Deutsch (German)

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    Neue Bioskop Film

    Germany

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    WDR

    Germany

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