Overview
Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relationships are based on the principles of exchange or purchase, he abides by these rules and gives generous presents to his family and his wife, Erika. But when he is unable to keep up this lifestyle, his story takes a horrendous turn...
Movie Info
Release Date: 3/23/1976
Runtime: 104 min
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writers: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Top Cast
Vitus Zeplichal
Peter Trepper
Elke Aberle
Erika
Erni Mangold
Edith Trepper
Peer Raben
Salesman
Johanna Hofer
Erika's grandmother
Wolfgang Hess
Construction manager
Armin Meier
Foreman
Edith Volkmann
Landlady
Robert Naegele
Bailiff
Ingrid Caven
Sewing machine saleswoman
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