Martha
1974 · 1h 56m · Drama, Thriller, TV Movie · Germany
A bond marked by fear!
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
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Rainer Werner Fassbinder6.5Smart score
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husband wife relationshipmarriageneglect of one's spousesadomasochismsexismspanish stepswheelchair user
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