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Satan’s Brew

6.419761h 53mMovieComedyDrama

A famous poet who hasn't written a word in two years unconsciously plagiarizes the work of Stefan George, while dealing with several mistresses, his dimwitted brother, and a murder investigation.

DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
WriterRainer Werner Fassbinder
ProducerMichael Fengler

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Cast · Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

KRKurt Raab
Kurt Raab
Walter Kranz
MCMargit Carstensen
Margit Carstensen
Andree
HVHelen Vita
Helen Vita
Luise Kranz
VSVolker Spengler
Volker Spengler
Ernst Kranz
ICIngrid Caven
Ingrid Caven
Lisa
YLY Sa Lo
Y Sa Lo
Lana von Meyerbeer
ULUlli Lommel
Ulli Lommel
Lauf
BMBrigitte Mira
Brigitte Mira
Walter's mother
MBMarquard Bohm
Marquard Bohm
Rolf, Lilly's husband
CMChristiane Maybach
Christiane Maybach
Agent
NK
Nino Korda
Bank clerk
AHAdrian Hoven
Adrian Hoven
Arzt

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