The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)
Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant
Sex is the ultimate weapon.
124 min
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.
- Release date
- June 25, 1972
- Country of origin
- Germany
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Trailer
Cast
- Margit Carstensen as Petra von Kant
- Hanna Schygulla as Karin Thimm
- Katrin Schaake as Sidonie von Grasenabb
- Eva Mattes as Gabriele von Kant
- Gisela Fackeldey as Valerie von Kant
- Irm Hermann as Marlene
Crew
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Writer
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Producer
- Michael Fengler · Producer
- Michael Ballhaus · Cinematographer
- Thea Eymèsz · Editor
- Kurt Raab · Production designer