

The Merchant of Four Seasons
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1972-03-10 • 1h 28m
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
- Directors
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Editors
- Thea Eymèsz

The Merchant of Four Seasons
Visit website1972-03-10 • 1h 28m
6.7/10 • 74
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
- Directors
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Editors
- Thea Eymèsz
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsHans Hirschmüller
Hans Epp
Irm Hermann
Irmgard Epp
Hanna Schygulla
Anna Epp, Hans's sister
Andrea Schober
Renate Epp, Hans's daughter
Karl Scheydt
Anzell
Klaus Löwitsch
Harry
Gusti Kreissl
Mother Epp
Ingrid Caven
Hans's great love
Peter Chatel
Dr. Harlach
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- Original Language
- German
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- Keywords
- munich, germanyforeign legionaireex-copresignationalcohol abusestreet vendor1950shealth issueshusband and wife