Fear of Fear(1976)
Angst vor der Angst
Fear of Fear Synopsis
After having her second child, a German housewife suffers from postpartum depression before inexplicably falling into a continually misdiagnosed mental state, befuddling her relatives.
Fear of Fear (1976) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on October 15, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Margit Carstensen, Ulrich Faulhaber, Brigitte Mira and Irm Hermann. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Asta Scheib, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Producers:
- Peter Märthesheimer
- Cinematographer:
- Jürgen Jürges
- Composer:
- Peer Raben
- Production:
- WDR
- Status:
- Released
Fear of Fear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Margit Carstensen
as Margot
Ulrich Faulhaber
as Kurt, ihr Mann
Brigitte Mira
as Mutter
Irm Hermann
as Lore
Armin Meier
as Karli
Kurt Raab
as Herr Bauer
Adrian Hoven
as Dr. Merck
Ingrid Caven
as Edda
Lilo Pempeit
as Mrs. Schall
- Herbert Steinmetz
Herbert Steinmetz
as Dr. Auer
Hark Bohm
as Dr. Rozenbaum
- Alfred Edel
Alfred Edel
as Patient (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Asta Scheib and Rainer Werner Fassbinder, produced by Peter Märthesheimer.
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Fear of Fear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 31 ratings.
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Fear of Fear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fear of Fear online?
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Fear of Fear (1976) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fear of Fear?
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The main cast of Fear of Fear (1976) includes Margit Carstensen, Ulrich Faulhaber, Brigitte Mira, Irm Hermann and Armin Meier. 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 Fear of Fear released?
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Fear of Fear was released on October 15, 1976 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Fear of Fear worth watching?
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Fear of Fear (1976) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.