1976-03-23 • 1h 44m

Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relationships are based on the principles of exchange or purchase, he abides by these rules and gives generous presents to his family and his wife Erika. But when he is unable to keep up this lifestyle, his story takes a horrendous turn...

Directors

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Writters

Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Klaus Antes, Christiane Erhardt, Christian Hohoff

Editors

Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Klaus Antes, Christiane Erhardt, Christian Hohoff, Beate Fischer-Weiskirch