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Michael (2011)

Drama

Although to the outside world he seems like a perfectly normal insurance broker, Michael secretly keeps a 10-year-old boy locked in a room in his soundproof basement.

Release Date
September 14, 2011
Runtime
1h 36m
Rating
6.8/10 (142 votes)

Director: Markus Schleinzer

Cast: Michael Fuith, David Rauchenberger, Christine Kain, Ursula Strauss, Victor Tremmel, Xaver Winkler, Thomas Pfalzmann, Markus Hochholdinger

Production: Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion, OFI, ORF, Cine Tirol, Les Films du Losange
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Revenue
$0M
Full Cast (10 people)

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John Chard - 8/10

Tough to recommend, but very much a quality piece of work. The subject of paedophilia is naturally never going to be a topic that has people rushing out to theatres. It is what it is and it rightly induces horror and repulsion in straight thinking adults. Yet to simply stick our heads in the sand and ignore the issue is never the way to go, thankfully some directors are prepared to take up the ...

November 13, 2014

Michael

Michael

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96 min

Although to the outside world he seems like a perfectly normal insurance broker, Michael secretly keeps a 10-year-old boy locked in a room in his soundproof basement.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageGerman
Revenue$15,714
Release Date9/14/2011
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Cast

Michael Fuith

as Michael

DR

David Rauchenberger

as Wolfgang

Christine Kain

as Mother

Ursula Strauss

as Sister

Victor Tremmel

as Brother in law

XW

Xaver Winkler

as Nephew 1

TP

Thomas Pfalzmann

as Nephew 2

MH

Markus Hochholdinger

as Kollege Kantine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael about?

Although to the outside world he seems like a perfectly normal insurance broker, Michael secretly keeps a 10-year-old boy locked in a room in his soundproof basement.

How long is Michael?

1h 36m

When was Michael released?

September 14, 2011

Who directed Michael?

Markus Schleinzer

Who stars in Michael?

Michael Fuith, David Rauchenberger, Christine Kain

What genre is Michael?

Drama

Is Michael available to stream?

Yes, on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel