The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
1972/10/05 (US) | Drama, Romance
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.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Screenplay
Lead 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
Budget
$ 0
Revenue
$ 0
Status
Released
Production Company
- Tango Film
- Filmverlag der Autoren
Crews
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Peter Müller
Makeup Artist
Peter Gauhe
Still Photographer
Margarethe Ullmann
Hairstylist
Klaus Jahnel
First Assistant Camera