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Film · Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

Martha (1974)

★ 7.1 · 72 votesIMDb★ 7.5 · 3,324 votes1 h 56 minDrama, Thriller1974

A bond marked by fear!

After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.

Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writers
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Cornell Woolrich
Country
Germany
Language
German
Release date
May 28, 1974

Martha was released on May 28, 1974. Where to watch in United States: Criterion Channel (subscription).

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Martha cast

  • Margit CarstensenMartha
  • Karlheinz BöhmHelmut
  • Barbara ValentinMarianne
  • Peter ChatelKaiser
  • Gisela FackeldeyMother Heyer
  • Adrian HovenFather Heyer
  • Ortrud BeginnenErna
  • Wolfgang SchenckMeister
  • Günter LamprechtDr. Salomon
  • El Hedi ben SalemHotel Guest
  • Rudolf LenzPorter
  • Kurt RaabSecretary
  • Elma KarlowaWaitress
  • Heide SimonNurse
  • Lilo Pempeit
  • Ingrid CavenIlse
  • Michael BallhausRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
  • Peter BerlingTaxi Driver (uncredited)
  • Rudolf Waldemar BremTelephone Man (uncredited)
  • Karl ScheydtMarianne's Husband (uncredited)
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