The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant) 52 years old

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

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.

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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant Cast

Name Character
Margit Carstensen She was 32, now 84 years old as Petra von Kant
Eva Mattes She was 17, now 70 years old as Gabriele von Kant
Gisela Fackeldey She was 51, 65 years old when she died as Valerie von Kant
Irm Hermann She was 30, now 82 years old as Marlene
Hanna Schygulla She was 28, now 80 years old as Karin Thimm
Katrin Schaake She was 40, now 93 years old as Sidonie von Grasenabb

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant Crew

Name Department
An Dorthe Braker as Script. Crew
Karl Scheydt as Production Manager. He was 32 (68) years old when He died Production
Michael Fengler as Producer. He was 31 (now 84) years old Production
Kurt Raab as Production Design. He was 31 (46) years old when He died Art
Harry Baer as Assistant Director. He was 25 (now 77) years old Directing
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant poster
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (52 years)

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

  • Release day: Thursday, October 05, 1972
  • Runtime: 124 minutes