Männerpension

Männerpension

1996 · 96 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Comedy, Crime

A support program brings the two convicts Gerd and Steinbock into the care of women. There they are supposed to prove that they are capable of integrating into society. Now Gerd stupidly kills a bar owner. This puts an end to their excursion into freedom for the time being.

Directed by Detlev Buck · Written by Detlev Buck

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