The End of the Rainbow

Overview

Uwe Friessner’s first feature, At the End of the Rainbow, follows the exploits of a West Berlin teenager named Jimmi who ekes out a living through petty theft and part-time hustling, hangs out in punk clubs, and who, for reasons which this film subtly details, is thoroughly unemployable. Drawing on his own experience in trying to help a young runaway who eventually committed suicide, Friessner wrote into Jimmi’s story several older students who attempt to find work for him, and who give him shelter for a time in their commune.

Director: Uwe Frießner

Cast

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Thomas Kufahl

Jimmy

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Slavica Ranković

Gabi

Udo Samel

Dieter

Heinz Hoenig

Jörg

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Henry Lutze

Bernie

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Sabine Baruth

Monika

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Johanna Karl-Lory