Overview
The story of the steel melter Martin Hoff, whose factory delegates him to a drama school, corresponds to the real life of the actor Manfred Krug. Like his (film) hero, Krug works as a steel melter, does artwork, sings and acts, and is sent to drama school. Like his hero, who behaves anarchically and conspicuously, Krug is soon expelled from school.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 24 | October 21, 2016 (79) | |
 | 22 | 86 | |
 | 36 | February 12, 1999 (73) | |
 | 54 | March 12, 1980 (72) | |
 | 36 | November 6, 2009 (83) | |
 | 39 | May 1, 2009 (87) | |
 | 21 | 84 | |
 | 34 | October 2, 1972 (45) | |
 | 52 | May 11, 1984 (74) | |
 | 37 | July 4, 1978 (54) |