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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)

Movie ★ 7.4 124 min

Drama Romance

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.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 5, 1972
Runtime
124 min
IMDb
tt0068278
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Language
Studio
Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren

Themes

Cast

Margit Carstensen Margit Carstensen Petra von Kant Hanna Schygulla Hanna Schygulla Karin Thimm Katrin Schaake Katrin Schaake Sidonie von Grasenabb Eva Mattes Eva Mattes Gabriele von Kant Gisela Fackeldey Gisela Fackeldey Valerie von Kant Irm Hermann Irm Hermann Marlene

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant about?
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.
Who directed The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant stars Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes.
When was The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant released?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is a 1972 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
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