Chinese Roulette(1977)
Chinesisches Roulette
Chinese Roulette Synopsis
Ariane and Gerhard Christ, a wealthy Munich couple, plan for the weekend on separate trips, lying to the other about their trysts. However, their itineraries are complicated when they both arrive at the family's country home with their respective lovers.
Chinese Roulette (1977) is a drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on February 23, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Anna Karina, Margit Carstensen, Brigitte Mira and Ulli Lommel. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Producers:
- Michael Fengler, Barbet Schroeder
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Ballhaus
- Composer:
- Peer Raben
- Production:
- Albatros Filmproduktion, Les Films du Losange, Multicine
- Status:
- Released
Chinese Roulette (1977) Trailer
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Chinese Roulette Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Karina
as Irene Cartis
Margit Carstensen
as Ariane Christ
Brigitte Mira
as Kast
Ulli Lommel
as Kolbe
- Alexander Allerson
Alexander Allerson
as Gerhard Christ
Volker Spengler
as Gabriel Kast
Macha Méril
as Traunitz
- Andrea Schober
Andrea Schober
as Angela Christ
Armin Meier
as Man at service station
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, produced by Michael Fengler and Barbet Schroeder.
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Chinese Roulette Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 103 ratings.
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Chinese Roulette – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chinese Roulette online?
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Chinese Roulette (1977) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chinese Roulette?
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The main cast of Chinese Roulette (1977) includes Anna Karina, Margit Carstensen, Brigitte Mira, Ulli Lommel and Alexander Allerson. 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 Chinese Roulette released?
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Chinese Roulette was released on February 23, 1977 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Chinese Roulette worth watching?
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Chinese Roulette (1977) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 103 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 Chinese Roulette?
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Yes. The official Chinese Roulette trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.