The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Original title: Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant

7.4
Moderate
1972•2h 4m

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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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Margit Carstensen - Petra von Kant in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Margit Carstensen

Petra von Kant

Hanna Schygulla - Karin Thimm in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Hanna Schygulla

Karin Thimm

Katrin Schaake - Sidonie von Grasenabb in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Katrin Schaake

Sidonie von Grasenabb

Eva Mattes - Gabriele von Kant in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Eva Mattes

Gabriele von Kant

Gisela Fackeldey - Valerie von Kant in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Gisela Fackeldey

Valerie von Kant

Irm Hermann - Marlene in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Irm Hermann

Marlene

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7.4
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Movie Info

Release Date

October 5, 1972

Runtime

2h 4m

Genres

Drama, Romance

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