The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

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Production countries: Germany
Origin countries: Germany
Language: German
Spoken: German
Production: Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A

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Production countries: Germany
Origin countries: Germany
Language: German
Spoken: German
Production: Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A

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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant 15

Released Drama Romance

11 Jun, 1976 (US) 2h 4min

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant 15

Released Drama Romance

11 Jun, 1976 (US) 2h 4min

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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.

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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.

Margit Carstensen

†

Petra von Kant

83 yrs

Hanna Schygulla

Karin Thimm

82 yrs

Katrin Schaake

Sidonie von Grasenabb

94 yrs

Eva Mattes

Gabriele von Kant

71 yrs

Gisela Fackeldey

†

Valerie von Kant

65 yrs

Irm Hermann

†

Marlene

77 yrs

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