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Wholetrain

Wholetrain

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This feature takes a look at the graffiti movement and young people who populate the niche culture. Following four such artists as they shape the graffiti community through both their art and their interactions, the film tells the story of how the foursome's decision to paint an entire train would affect their lives forever.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

German

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

6.386/10

Release Date

05 October 2006

Country

Germany

Cast

Mike Adler

Mike Adler

David

Florian Renner

Florian Renner

Tino

Elyas M'Barek

Elyas M'Barek

Elyas

Jacob Matschenz

Jacob Matschenz

Achim

Alexander Held

Alexander Held

Polizist Steinbauer

Patrick von Blume

Patrick von Blume

Polizist Gruber

David Mayonga

David Mayonga

Kong

Vincenzo Rosso

Vincenzo Rosso

Müller

Kristina Karst

Kristina Karst

Dina

Karina Fallenstein

Karina Fallenstein

Tino's Mutter

Friederike Kempter

Friederike Kempter

Alexandra

Naomi Knopf

Naomi Knopf

Tamara

Ditte Schupp

Ditte Schupp

Achim's Mutter

Talin Lopez

Talin Lopez

Indio

Sergej Lubic

Sergej Lubic

Roma

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