1972
7.4 (210 votes)
2h 4m
Genres
Drama
Romance
Production Companies
Tango Film
Filmverlag der Autoren
Filmverlag der Autoren
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant)
Sex is the ultimate weapon.
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director of Photography: Michael Ballhaus
Screenplay: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Producer: Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Top Cast
Margit Carstensen
Petra von Kant
Hanna Schygulla
Karin Thimm
Katrin Schaake
Sidonie von Grasenabb
Eva Mattes
Gabriele von Kant
Gisela Fackeldey
Valerie von Kant
Irm Hermann
Marlene
Videos
Three Reasons: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
