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| Directed by | Olaf Ittenbach |
| Written by | Olaf Ittenbach |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | West Germany |
| Language | German |
| Budget | DM 10,000 (est.) |
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A reviewer for Filmdienst gave the film a negative review. [1]
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