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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

74 %|Oct 5, 1972|Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Screenplay
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Peter Müller
Makeup Artist
Margarethe Ullmann
Hairstylist
Peter Gauhe
Still Photographer
Klaus Jahnel
First Assistant Camera

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Cast

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Margit Carstensen
Petra von Kant
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Hanna Schygulla
Karin Thimm
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Katrin Schaake
Sidonie von Grasenabb
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Eva Mattes
Gabriele von Kant
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Gisela Fackeldey
Valerie von Kant