The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant

1972·124'

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

DramaRomance

German

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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.

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

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