Martha(1974)
A bond marked by fear!
Martha Synopsis
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.
Martha (1974) is a tv movie, drama and thriller film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on May 28, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Margit Carstensen, Karlheinz Böhm, Barbara Valentin and Peter Chatel. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Cornell Woolrich
- Producers:
- Peter Märthesheimer
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Ballhaus
- Production:
- Pro-ject Filmproduktion, WDR
- Status:
- Released
Martha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Margit Carstensen
as Martha
Karlheinz Böhm
as Helmut
Barbara Valentin
as Marianne
Peter Chatel
as Kaiser
Gisela Fackeldey
as Mother Heyer
Adrian Hoven
as Father Heyer
Ortrud Beginnen
as Erna
Wolfgang Schenck
as Meister
Günter Lamprecht
as Dr. Salomon
El Hedi ben Salem
as Hotel Guest
Rudolf Lenz
as Porter
Kurt Raab
as Secretary
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Cornell Woolrich, produced by Peter Märthesheimer.
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Martha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 71 ratings.
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Martha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Martha online?
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Martha (1974) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Martha?
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The main cast of Martha (1974) includes Margit Carstensen, Karlheinz Böhm, Barbara Valentin, Peter Chatel 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.
When was Martha released?
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Martha was released on May 28, 1974 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Martha worth watching?
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Martha (1974) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.