Lola(1981)
Lola Synopsis
Germany in the autumn of 1957: Lola, a seductive cabaret singer-prostitute exults in her power as a temptress of men, but she wants out—she wants money, property, and love. Pitting a corrupt building contractor against the new straight-arrow building commissioner, Lola launches an outrageous plan to elevate herself in a world where everything, and everyone, is for sale. Shot in childlike candy colors, Fassbinder’s homage to Josef von Sternberg’s classic The Blue Angel stands as a satiric tribute to capitalism.
Lola (1981) is a drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on August 20, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Barbara Sukowa, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Mario Adorf and Matthias Fuchs. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 141 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich, Peter Märthesheimer
- Producers:
- Horst Wendlandt, Wolf-Dietrich Brücker
- Cinematographer:
- Xaver Schwarzenberger
- Composer:
- Peer Raben
- Production:
- Rialto Film, Trio Film
- Status:
- Released
Lola Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Sukowa
as Lola
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as von Bohm
Mario Adorf
as Schuckert
Matthias Fuchs
as Esslin
Helga Feddersen
as Fräulein Hettich
Karin Baal
as Lola's Mother
Ivan Desny
as Wittich
Elisabeth Volkmann
as Gigi
Hark Bohm
as Volker
Karl-Heinz von Hassel
as Timmerding
Rosel Zech
as Frau Schuckert
- Sonja Neudorfer
Sonja Neudorfer
as Frau Fink
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich and Peter Märthesheimer, produced by Horst Wendlandt and Wolf-Dietrich Brücker.
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Lola Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 141 ratings.
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Lola – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lola online?
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Lola (1981) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lola?
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The main cast of Lola (1981) includes Barbara Sukowa, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Mario Adorf, Matthias Fuchs and Helga Feddersen. 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 Lola released?
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Lola was released on August 20, 1981 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Lola worth watching?
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Lola (1981) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 141 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.