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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

7.419722h 4mMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
WriterRainer Werner Fassbinder
ProducersMichael Fengler·Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

MCMargit Carstensen
Margit Carstensen
Petra von Kant
HSHanna Schygulla
Hanna Schygulla
Karin Thimm
KSKatrin Schaake
Katrin Schaake
Sidonie von Grasenabb
EMEva Mattes
Eva Mattes
Gabriele von Kant
GFGisela Fackeldey
Gisela Fackeldey
Valerie von Kant
IHIrm Hermann
Irm Hermann
Marlene

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