Summaries

Horrific true tale set in late-1970s Australia and later West Germany about an abused wife who learns in horror that her sadistic German-born husband is actually a fanatical neo-Nazi.

Horrific true tale set in late-'70s Australia about Christine Lewis, a naive 16-year-old who, in 1974, meets Walter Maresch, a handsome German immigrant working as a carny, and they quickly fall in love. However, his secret sadistic side quickly begins to reveal itself and he manages to strong-arm her into marriage. Things get progressively worse even after they have a baby, but her nightmare truly begins when he reveals to her that he is actually a fanatical member of the banned Nazi Party and forces her to move with him to West Germany, where the neo-Nazi group he belongs to operates. As his abusive behavior worsens and his neo-Nazi activities turn violent, she's forced to choose between her life - and his.—<[email protected]>

While working at an amusement park in Australia, Christine starts a relationship with a German man, Walter. She marries him and has a child with him. When an job opportunity presents itself, Walter and Christine move to Germany. There his deepest, darkest secret is revealed: he's a fervent neo-Nazi. Appalled by this revelation, Christine's life, and that of her child, are now in danger.—grantss

Details

Keywords
  • abortion
  • neo nazi
  • carny
  • 16 year old girl
  • german immigrant
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date May 4, 1983
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Australia West Germany
Language English German
Filming locations Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Production companies Frontier Films Klejazz

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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