The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
“Sex is the ultimate weapon.”
1972•2h 4m•7.4•Released
DramaRomance
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.
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Languages
German
Studio
Tango Film
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
Production
Company
Tango Film
Company
Filmverlag der Autoren
Producer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Producer
Michael Fengler
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