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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)

Overview

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.

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Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Screenplay

Cast

Margit Carstensen

Petra von Kant

Hanna Schygulla

Karin Thimm

Katrin Schaake

Sidonie von Grasenabb

Eva Mattes

Gabriele von Kant

Gisela Fackeldey

Valerie von Kant

Irm Hermann

Marlene

Margit Carstensen

Petra von Kant

Hanna Schygulla

Karin Thimm

Katrin Schaake

Sidonie von Grasenabb

Eva Mattes

Gabriele von Kant

Gisela Fackeldey

Valerie von Kant

Irm Hermann

Marlene

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Release Date

October 5, 1972

Original Language

German

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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