The Merchant of Four Seasons(1972)
Händler der vier Jahreszeiten
The Merchant of Four Seasons Synopsis
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972) is a drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on March 10, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Hans Hirschmüller, Irm Hermann, Hanna Schygulla and Andrea Schober. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Producers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Cinematographer:
- Dietrich Lohmann
- Composer:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Production:
- Tango Film
- Status:
- Released
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The Merchant of Four Seasons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hans Hirschmüller
as Hans Epp
Irm Hermann
as Irmgard Epp
Hanna Schygulla
as Anna Epp, Hans's sister
- Andrea Schober
Andrea Schober
as Renate Epp, Hans's daughter
Karl Scheydt
as Anzell
Klaus Löwitsch
as Harry
Gusti Kreissl
as Mother Epp
Ingrid Caven
as Hans's great love
Peter Chatel
as Dr. Harlach
Elga Sorbas
as Marile
Kurt Raab
as Kurt, Hans's brother-in-law
Hark Bohm
as Polizei-Vorgesetzter
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, produced by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
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The Merchant of Four Seasons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 86 ratings.
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The Merchant of Four Seasons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Merchant of Four Seasons online?
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The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Merchant of Four Seasons?
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The main cast of The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972) includes Hans Hirschmüller, Irm Hermann, Hanna Schygulla, Andrea Schober and Karl Scheydt. The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Merchant of Four Seasons released?
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The Merchant of Four Seasons was released on March 10, 1972 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Merchant of Four Seasons worth watching?
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The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Merchant of Four Seasons?
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