The Merchant of Four Seasons
1971, German. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Merchant of Four Seasons is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- Hans HirschmüllerHans Epp
- Irm HermannIrmgard Epp
- Hanna SchygullaAnna Epp, Hans's sister
- Andrea SchoberRenate Epp, Hans's daughter
- Karl ScheydtAnzell
- Klaus LöwitschHarry
- Gusti KreisslMother Epp
- Ingrid CavenHans's great love
- Peter ChatelDr. Harlach
- Elga SorbasMarile
- Kurt RaabKurt, Hans's brother-in-law
- Hark BohmPolizei-Vorgesetzter
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1971
- Original title
- Händler der vier Jahreszeiten
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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The Merchant of Four Seasons: quick answers
Is The Merchant of Four Seasons worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Merchant of Four Seasons?
The Merchant of Four Seasons runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Merchant of Four Seasons have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Merchant of Four Seasons. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Merchant of Four Seasons parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Merchant of Four Seasons yet.
Which OTT platform is The Merchant of Four Seasons on?
The Merchant of Four Seasons is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Merchant of Four Seasons?
If you liked The Merchant of Four Seasons, try The American Friend, Europa, Joe.
Who directed The Merchant of Four Seasons?
The Merchant of Four Seasons (1971) was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Hans Hirschmüller, Irm Hermann, Hanna Schygulla.