The read
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
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...
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do.
30 audience votes
Key crew
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- Rainer Werner FassbinderWriter
- Peer RabenOriginal Music Composer
- Klaus AntesWriter
- Christiane ErhardtWriter
- Christian HohoffWriter
Cast
- Vitus ZeplichalPeter Trepper
- Elke AberleErika
- Alexander AllersonErnst Trepper
- Erni MangoldEdith Trepper
- Annemarie WendlErika's Mother
- Peer RabenSalesman
- Johanna HoferErika's grandmother
- Wolfgang HessConstruction manager
- Armin MeierForeman
- Ulrich RadkeErika's father Albert
- János GönczölInnkeeper
- Edith VolkmannLandlady
Stills
Themes
new german wave