

The Child I Never Was
Director: Kai S. Pieck
"What Becomes a Serial Killer Most?"
A serial killer dispassionately discusses the nuts and bolts of his grisly avocation, as well as the youthful traumas which helped to mold him into a psychopath, in this disturbing independent drama from Germany, based on the true story of of Germany's most famous child murderer Juergen Bartsch who, between the ages of 15 and 19, abused, tortured and killed four schoolboys in the Ruhr region of Germany from 1962 to 1966.
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In brief
The Child I Never Was (2002) is a drama, crime film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 24 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 21min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Child I Never Was?
The Child I Never Was runs 81 minutes (1h 21min).
What rating does The Child I Never Was have?
The Child I Never Was has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 24 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Child I Never Was from?
The Child I Never Was was released in 2002.
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