The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Nan
2h 4m
1972
7.4 /10 (229)

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.

Country : Germany
Languages : Deutsch
Released Date: 1972-10-05

Top Billed Cast

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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