The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
Sex is the ultimate weapon.
Genres
Overview
Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
124 min
Release Date
1972-10-05
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
211
Vote Average
7.41
Margit Carstensen
Petra von Kant
Hanna Schygulla
Karin Thimm
Katrin Schaake
Sidonie von Grasenabb
Eva Mattes
Gabriele von Kant
Gisela Fackeldey
Valerie von Kant
Irm Hermann
Marlene
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