Veronika Voss(1982)
Die Sehnsucht der Veronika Voss
Stars don't die, they fade away.
Veronika Voss Synopsis
In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.
Veronika Voss (1982) is a drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on May 13, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Rosel Zech, Hilmar Thate, Cornelia Froboess and Annemarie Düringer. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 160 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich, Peter Märthesheimer
- Producers:
- Thomas Schühly, Bertram Vetter
- Cinematographer:
- Xaver Schwarzenberger
- Composer:
- Peer Raben
- Production:
- Laura Film, Tango Film, Rialto Film, Trio Film, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
- Status:
- Released
Veronika Voss (1982) Trailer
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Veronika Voss Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rosel Zech
as Veronika Voss
Hilmar Thate
as Robert Krohn
Cornelia Froboess
as Henriette
Annemarie Düringer
as Dr. Marianne Katz
Doris Schade
as Josefa
Erik Schumann
as Dr. Edel
Elisabeth Volkmann
as Grete
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Max Rehbein
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as Kinobesucher (uncredited)
Peter Berling
as Filmproduzent / Dicker Mann
Günther Kaufmann
as G.I. / Dealer (as Günter Kaufmann)
- Sonja Neudorfer
Sonja Neudorfer
as Verkäuferin
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich and Peter Märthesheimer, produced by Thomas Schühly and Bertram Vetter.
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Veronika Voss Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 160 ratings.
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Veronika Voss – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Veronika Voss online?
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Veronika Voss (1982) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Veronika Voss?
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The main cast of Veronika Voss (1982) includes Rosel Zech, Hilmar Thate, Cornelia Froboess, Annemarie Düringer and Doris Schade. 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 Veronika Voss released?
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Veronika Voss was released on May 13, 1982 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Veronika Voss worth watching?
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Veronika Voss (1982) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 160 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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