MOVIE
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
“Sex is the ultimate weapon.”
Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.
Release / first air1972-10-05
Original languageDE
GenresDrama, Romance
DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
WriterRainer Werner Fassbinder
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionTango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren
Cast & Crew
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Margit CarstensenPetra von Kant
Hanna SchygullaKarin Thimm
Katrin SchaakeSidonie von Grasenabb
Eva MattesGabriele von Kant
Gisela FackeldeyValerie von Kant
Irm HermannMarleneKeywords
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