Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

Technical draftsman Herr R. is a dependable guy. He gets along with his colleagues although his boss wants him to go beyond technical cleanliness to problem solving. He's a dutiful husband; his wife's a social climber and pressures him to seek a promotion, but they also share sweet moments. He's a caring father, helping his son with homework. His parents visit; his mother criticizes his wife. Old schoolmates drop by, as do neighbours. Some comment on his wife's expensive tastes. His promotion may be a long shot, especially after he gives a dull and tipsy toast at an office dinner. But why would Herr R. run amok?

• Michael FenglerDirector
• Rainer Werner FassbinderScreenplay
• Peer RabenOriginal Music Composer
• Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
• Michael FenglerScreenplay

• Kurt RaabMr. R.
• Lilith UngererMrs. R.
• Lilo PempeitCoworker
• Franz MaronBoss
• Hanna SchygullaHanna
• Irm HermannNeighbor
• Ingrid CavenNeighbor
• Harry BaerCoworker
• Peter MolandCoworker
• Doris MattesNeighbor
• Hannes GromballNeighbor
• Vinzenz SterrGrandfather Raab