Behind Monastery Walls (1952)

Thomas Holinka has returned home from war and captivity. In the absence of a suitable home, he finds himself in what seems to be an abandoned monastery. When the nuns return, a conflict is inevitable because Holinka is addicted to alcohol and gambling .

Cast (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Olga Tschechowa

Prioress

Philip Dorn

Thomas Holinka

Katharina Mayberg

Kathrin

P

Peter Fischer

Four-Year-Old Peter

Dorothea Wieck

Subprioress

Margit Saad

Sister Romana

Walter Janssen

Dr. Riedinger

H

Harald Holberg

Joschi Panek

A

Anton Färber

Mayor

S

Sibylle von Gymnich

Teacher

Hanna Ralph

Mother Superior

J

Jochen Hauer

Sergeant

Margarete Haagen

Prosecutor

T

Teddy Turai

Hedwig Bleibtreu

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