Film
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant 1972
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Drama, Romance
- 124 min
Sex is the ultimate weapon.
Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.
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Cast
- Margit CarstensenPetra von Kant
- Hanna SchygullaKarin Thimm
- Katrin SchaakeSidonie von Grasenabb
- Eva MattesGabriele von Kant
- Gisela FackeldeyValerie von Kant
- Irm HermannMarlene
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- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- Rainer Werner FassbinderScreenplay
- Michael BallhausDirector of Photography
- Thea EymèszEditor
- Rainer Werner FassbinderProducer
- Michael FenglerProducer
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