Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant
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.
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) is a drama and romance film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on October 5, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake and Eva Mattes. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 241 ratings.
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Margit Carstensen
as Petra von Kant
Hanna Schygulla
as Karin Thimm
Katrin Schaake
as Sidonie von Grasenabb
Eva Mattes
as Gabriele von Kant
Gisela Fackeldey
as Valerie von Kant
Irm Hermann
as Marlene
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, produced by Michael Fengler and Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 241 ratings.
Nope, this is another film about which I didn't get the memo. Though Margit Carstensen performs addictively in the title role, the rest of this quickly descends into a rather tedious introspection of a sexually fluid woman who treats her secretary "Marlene" (Irm Hermann) appallingly at the best of times and even worse when attractive, aspiring and ambitious model "Karin" (Hanna Schygulla) arrives seeking a career -…
Reviewed on February 18, 2024
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The main cast of The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) includes Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes and Gisela Fackeldey. The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant was released on October 5, 1972 and runs for 2h 4m.
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 241 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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