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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
  • Profile picture of Margit Carstensen
    Petra von Kant Margit Carstensen
  • Profile picture of Hanna Schygulla
    Karin Thimm Hanna Schygulla
  • Profile picture of Katrin Schaake
    Sidonie von Grasenabb Katrin Schaake
  • Profile picture of Eva Mattes
    Gabriele von Kant Eva Mattes
  • Profile picture of Gisela Fackeldey
    Valerie von Kant Gisela Fackeldey
  • Profile picture of Irm Hermann
    Marlene Irm Hermann

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