The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Movie·1972·2h 4m

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

Country

Germany

Language

German

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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

australiasuccessbremenbased on play or musicalfashion designeregoismlesbian relationshipsecretaryfashionlgbt

Production House

Tango Film
Filmverlag der Autoren

Audience Score

74%

235 votes

Skip8%
Timepass19%
Go for it39%
Perfection34%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Petra von Kant

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Karin Thimm

Katrin Schaake

Katrin Schaake

Sidonie von Grasenabb

Eva Mattes

Eva Mattes

Gabriele von Kant

Gisela Fackeldey

Gisela Fackeldey

Valerie von Kant

Irm Hermann

Irm Hermann

Marlene

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Crew

Michael Ballhaus

Michael Ballhaus

Director of Photography

Thea Eymèsz

Editor

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Screenplay, Director, Producer

Michael Fengler

Michael Fengler

Producer

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