The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
1972, German. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Sex is the ultimate weapon.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 5 October 1972
- Original title
- Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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What The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is based on
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is based on The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, a play or musical by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
By Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant: quick answers
Is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 246 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant have a post-credits scene?
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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant on?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
If you liked The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, try Below Her Mouth, White Palace, Girls Like Girls.
Who directed The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake.
What is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant based on?
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is based on The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, a play or musical by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.