Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?
1970, German. Directed by Michael Fengler & Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 28 June 1970
- Original title
- Warum läuft Herr R. Amok?
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
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Is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok??
Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 June 1970. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Why Does Herr R. Run Amok??
Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970) was directed by Michael Fengler and Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Kurt Raab, Lilith Ungerer, Lilo Pempeit.