The Left-Handed Woman(1978)
Die linkshändige Frau
The Left-Handed Woman Synopsis
Mourning for a lost relationship can be every bit as devastating as mourning for someone who has died. In this drama based on the director's own novel, a couple with an unhappy marriage agree to a trial separation. They try to patch things up, and at the same time other relationships begin to develop for them.
The Left-Handed Woman (1978) is a drama film directed by Peter Handke, released on May 26, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Edith Clever, Markus Mühleisen, Bruno Ganz and Michael Lonsdale. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Handke
- Writers:
- Peter Handke, Peter Handke
- Producers:
- Joachim von Mengershausen, Wim Wenders
- Cinematographer:
- Robby Müller
- Composer:
- Uli Winkler
- Production:
- Road Movies, Wim Wenders Productions, WDR, ARD
- Status:
- Released
The Left-Handed Woman (1978) Trailer
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The Left-Handed Woman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edith Clever
as The Woman
- Markus Mühleisen
Markus Mühleisen
as Stefan
Bruno Ganz
as Bruno
Michael Lonsdale
as The Waiter
Angela Winkler
as Franziska
- Ines Des Longchamps
Ines Des Longchamps
as The Woman with the Child
- Philippe Caizergues
Philippe Caizergues
as Stefans Freund
Gérard Depardieu
as The Man with the T-Shirt
Bernhard Wicki
as The Publisher
- Nicholas Novikoff
Nicholas Novikoff
as Driver
Jany Holt
as The Woman in the Meeting Room
Bernhard Minetti
as The Father
Key crew
Directed by Peter Handke, written by Peter Handke and Peter Handke, produced by Joachim von Mengershausen and Wim Wenders.
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The Left-Handed Woman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Left-Handed Woman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Left-Handed Woman online?
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The Left-Handed Woman (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Arthaus Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Left-Handed Woman?
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The main cast of The Left-Handed Woman (1978) includes Edith Clever, Markus Mühleisen, Bruno Ganz, Michael Lonsdale and Angela Winkler. The film was directed by Peter Handke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Left-Handed Woman released?
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The Left-Handed Woman was released on May 26, 1978 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Left-Handed Woman worth watching?
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The Left-Handed Woman (1978) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 11 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 Left-Handed Woman?
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Yes. The official The Left-Handed Woman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.