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7.0/10 • 60

1974-05-281h 56m

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A bond marked by fear!

After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.

Directors
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Editors
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Margit Carstensen

    Margit Carstensen

    Martha

  2. Karlheinz Böhm

    Karlheinz Böhm

    Helmut

  3. Barbara Valentin

    Barbara Valentin

    Marianne

  4. Peter Chatel

    Peter Chatel

    Kaiser

  5. Gisela Fackeldey

    Gisela Fackeldey

    Mother Heyer

  6. Adrian Hoven

    Adrian Hoven

    Father Heyer

  7. Ortrud Beginnen

    Ortrud Beginnen

    Erna

  8. Wolfgang Schenck

    Wolfgang Schenck

    Meister

  9. Günter Lamprecht

    Günter Lamprecht

    Dr. Salomon

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Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
--
Revenue
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Keywords
husband wife relationshipneglect of one's spousemarriagesexismsadomasochismwheelchair user spanish steps