The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Name: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1972-10-05
Duration: 2 h 4 min
Cast: Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes

Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant

1972 · 2h 4m · Drama, Romance · Germany · Rated U (FR)

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.

Written & directed by

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Starring

Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes

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