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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

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.

DramaRomance

Release: 1972-10-05Runtime: 124 minRating: 7.4 (232)

Cast

Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Petra von Kant

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Karin Thimm

Katrin Schaake

Katrin Schaake

Sidonie von Grasenabb

Eva Mattes

Eva Mattes

Gabriele von Kant

Gisela Fackeldey

Gisela Fackeldey

Valerie von Kant

Irm Hermann

Irm Hermann

Marlene

Crew

Michael Ballhaus

Michael Ballhaus

Director of Photography

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Screenplay

Thea Eymèsz

Editor

Peter Müller

Makeup Artist

Margarethe Ullmann

Hairstylist

Peter Gauhe

Peter Gauhe

Still Photographer

Klaus Jahnel

First Assistant Camera

Harry Rausch

First Assistant Sound Editor

Harry Baer

Harry Baer

Assistant Director

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Three Reasons: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Three Reasons: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant