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Film · Drama, Romance

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)

★ 7.4 · 247 votes2 h 4 minDrama, Romance1972

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.

Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writers
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Country
Germany
Language
German
Release date
October 5, 1972
Original title
Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant cast

  • Margit CarstensenPetra von Kant
  • Hanna SchygullaKarin Thimm
  • Katrin SchaakeSidonie von Grasenabb
  • Eva MattesGabriele von Kant
  • Gisela FackeldeyValerie von Kant
  • Irm HermannMarlene
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