The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

124 mins | Drama, Romance | Oct. 5, 1972

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.

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

124 mins | Drama, Romance | Oct. 5, 1972

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
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.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Filmverlag der Autoren, Tango Film
Original title Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant
Directors Harry Baer, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writers Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast

Margit Carstensen

as Petra von Kant

Hanna Schygulla

as Karin Thimm

Katrin Schaake

as Sidonie von Grasenabb

Eva Mattes

as Gabriele von Kant

Gisela Fackeldey

as Valerie von Kant

Irm Hermann

as Marlene