Movie·1972·2h 4m
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
Sex is the ultimate weapon.
Country
Germany
Language
German
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// overview
The Story
Original title: Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant
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.
Producer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Editor
Thea Eymèsz
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Margit Carstensen
Petra von Kant
Hanna Schygulla
Karin Thimm
Katrin Schaake
Sidonie von Grasenabb
Eva Mattes
Gabriele von Kant
Gisela Fackeldey
Valerie von Kant
Irm Hermann
Marlene
// crew
Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Michael Fengler
Producer
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