The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp(1968)
Der Bräutigam, die Komödiantin und der Zuhälter
The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp Synopsis
Three sequences are linked together in this short film by Straub; the first sequence is a long tracking shot from a car of prostitutes plying their trade on the night-time streets of Germany; the second is a staged play, cut down to 10 minutes by Straub and photographed in a single take; the final sequence covers the marriage of James and Lilith, and Lilith’s subsequent execution of her pimp, played by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. "The film is a look entirely at Western decadence" - Jean-Marie Straub.
The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp (1968) is a drama and romance film directed by Jean-Marie Straub, released on October 10, 1968 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Irm Hermann, Kristin Peterson, Hanna Schygulla and Peer Raben. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Marie Straub
- Writers:
- Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub, Helmut Färber
- Producers:
- Danièle Huillet, Klaus Hellwig
- Cinematographer:
- Niklaus Schilling
- Production:
- Janus Film und Fernsehen
- Status:
- Released
The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp Cast & Crew
Main cast
Irm Hermann
as Desiree
- Kristin Peterson
Kristin Peterson
as Irene
Hanna Schygulla
as Lucy
Peer Raben
as Willi
Rudolf Waldemar Brem
as Petrell
- Jimmy Powell
Jimmy Powell
as James
Lilith Ungerer
as Lilith
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as the pimp
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Marie Straub, written by Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub and Helmut Färber, produced by Danièle Huillet and Klaus Hellwig.
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The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp?
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The main cast of The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp (1968) includes Irm Hermann, Kristin Peterson, Hanna Schygulla, Peer Raben and Rudolf Waldemar Brem. The film was directed by Jean-Marie Straub. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp released?
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The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp was released on October 10, 1968 and runs for 24m.
Is The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp worth watching?
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The Bridegroom, the Actress, and the Pimp (1968) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 14 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.