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Sex is the ultimate weapon. - The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
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Title: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Release Date: 5 Oct 1972

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren

Production Companies: Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.4 (207 votes)

Cast

  • Petra von Kant: Margit Carstensen
  • Karin Thimm: Hanna Schygulla
  • Sidonie von Grasenabb: Katrin Schaake
  • Gabriele von Kant: Eva Mattes
  • Valerie von Kant: Gisela Fackeldey
  • Marlene: Irm Hermann
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