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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

MOVIE • 1972

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

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.

TMDB ★ 3.7/5Votes: 247
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Top Cast

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

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Director

Michael Ballhaus

Michael Ballhaus

Director of Photography

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Thea Eymèsz

Editor

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Peter Müller

Makeup Artist

Peter Gauhe

Peter Gauhe

Still Photographer

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Margarethe Ullmann

Hairstylist

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Klaus Jahnel

First Assistant Camera

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Harry Rausch

First Assistant Sound Editor

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Film

Status

Released

Release

October 5, 1972

Runtime

124 min

Language

German

Origin

Germany

Budget

N/A

Revenue

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