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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
★ 7.4/10•1972•2h 4m•15•Drama•Romance

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

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.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Screenplay

Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 4m
LanguageDE
Release DateOct 5, 1972

Actors

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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