The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 5, 1972

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany

Production

Filmverlag der Autoren,Tango Film

Cast

Margit Carstensen,Hanna Schygulla,Katrin Schaake,Eva Mattes,Gisela Fackeldey,Irm Hermann

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Writer

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Producer

Michael Fengler,Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cinematography

Michael Ballhaus

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0068278