The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
(1972)
7.5
PixlRun
Sex is the ultimate weapon.
Country
Germany
Original language
German
Runtime
2h 04min
Premiere
1972-10-05
Box office
$8,144
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
Not Rated
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Editor
Thea Eymèsz
Producers
Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production
Tango Film · Filmverlag der Autoren
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IMDb
7.5
RT
85
Meta
73
The Lens on The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
Live Commentary
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All cast & crew
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
Director
Rainer Werner FassbinderCinematography
Michael BallhausEditor
Thea EymèszProducers
Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner FassbinderPhotos
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
Rainer Werner Fassbinder directed The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant in 1972.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 12,304 votes.
Where can I watch The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
How long is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant has a runtime of 2h 04min (124 minutes).
How much did The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant earn at the box office?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant earned $8,144 worldwide.