Karla

An idealistic teacher is shocked to discover her pupils are already cynical and opportunistic. Her colleague soon grows resentful when she uses new and challenging techniques to help her students overcome obstacles.

Cast

Jutta Hoffmann

as Karla

Jürgen Hentsch

as Kaspar

Hans Hardt-Hardtloff

as Direktor Alfred Hirte

Inge Keller

as Schulrätin Jansen

Rolf Hoppe

as Lehrer Eiffler

Gisela Morgen

as Frau Wenndorf

Herwart Grosse

as Lehrer Jott

Jörg Knochée

as Rudi (as Jörg Knochee)

Klaus-Peter Pleßow

as Uwe Wenndorf (as Peter Pleßow)

Heidemarie Schneider

as Erna

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