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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-10-05
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215 Votes
Time: 2h 4m
Sex is the ultimate weapon.
Overview:
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.
Languages: German.
Countries:
Germany
ProductionCompanies:
Tango Film
Filmverlag der Autoren
Movie: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
Top 6 Billed 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
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