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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Sex is the ultimate weapon.
Oct 5, 1972 · 2h 4m
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Drama
Romance

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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.

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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
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
DE
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren
Country
DE

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