… und sie sind nur Kinder (1971)

… und sie sind nur Kinder: Directed by Stanley Kramer. With Bill Mumy, Barry Robins, Miles Chapin, Darel Glaser. A group of social misfits at a summer camp for boys run away to save penned-in buffaloes from a rifle club’s slaughter.

“I saw this film when it was released in 1971 (when I was eight) and it made quite an impression on me. Some really nice acting, great music, and an interesting (yet simple) story. Itu0026#39;s amazing how it has stayed with me all these years. But meaningful films tend to do that. I was lucky enough to see this film again tonight. Though I viewed the film through 42 year-old eyes, it still had an impact. I was saddened to hear that Barry Robins (who played u0026quot;Cottonu0026quot;) passed away in 1986. He was quite an amazing actor. (Itu0026#39;s interesting to note that Robins, who played a 16 year-old, was 26 when the film was made!) He reminded me of Sal Mineo, another fine actor who left us far too soon. Anyway, I just wanted to comment on this fine little gem of a film. If you get a chance to rent it, I hope you will…and enjoy.”