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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant( 1972)

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Sex is the ultimate weapon.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Margit Carstensen

      Petra von Kant

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      Hanna Schygulla

      Karin Thimm

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      Katrin Schaake

      Sidonie von Grasenabb

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      Eva Mattes

      Gabriele von Kant

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      Gisela Fackeldey

      Valerie von Kant

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      Irm Hermann

      Marlene

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sun Feb 18 2024
    Nope, this is another film about which I didn't get the memo. Though Margit Carstensen performs addictively in the title role, the rest of this quickly descends into a rather tedious introspection of a sexually fluid woman who treats her secretary "Marlene" (Irm Hermann) appallingly at the best of times and even worse when attractive, aspiring and ambitious model "Karin" (Hanna Schygulla) arrives seeking a career - and maybe more. "Petra" falls for her: hook line and sinker, but her new paramour doesn't quite reciprocate. The torrid nature of their frequently gin-soaked on/off relationship and ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • australia
    • success
    • bremen
    • based on play or musical
    • fashion designer
    • egoism
    • lesbian relationship
    • secretary
    • fashion
    • lgbt