Movie: The Merchant of Four Seasons

Top 10 Billed Cast

Hans Hirschmüller
Hans Hirschmüller

Hans Epp

Irm Hermann
Irm Hermann

Irmgard Epp

Hanna Schygulla
Hanna Schygulla

Anna Epp, Hans's sister

Andrea Schober
Andrea Schober

Renate Epp, Hans's daughter

Karl Scheydt
Karl Scheydt

Anzell

Klaus Löwitsch
Klaus Löwitsch

Harry

Gusti Kreissl
Gusti Kreissl

Mother Epp

Ingrid Caven
Ingrid Caven

Hans's great love

Peter Chatel
Peter Chatel

Dr. Harlach

Elga Sorbas
Elga Sorbas

Marile

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