Movie·1974·1h 56m
Martha
A bond marked by fear!
Country
Germany
Language
German
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The Story
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
Producer
Peter Märthesheimer
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Editor
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
69 votes
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// cast
Cast
Margit Carstensen
Martha
Karlheinz Böhm
Helmut
Barbara Valentin
Marianne
Peter Chatel
Kaiser
Gisela Fackeldey
Mother Heyer
Adrian Hoven
Father Heyer
Ortrud Beginnen
Erna
Wolfgang Schenck
Meister
Günter Lamprecht
Dr. Salomon
El Hedi ben Salem
Hotel Guest
Rudolf Lenz
Porter
Kurt Raab
Secretary
Elma Karlowa
Waitress
Heide Simon
Nurse
Lilo Pempeit
Ingrid Caven
Ilse
Michael Ballhaus
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Peter Berling
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director, Screenplay
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Peter Märthesheimer
Producer
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
Editor
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