The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

7.4124 min
DramaRomance

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 10/5/1972

Runtime: 124 min

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Writers: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Top 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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