The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

October. 05,1972      
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Margit Carstensen as  Petra von Kant
Hanna Schygulla as  Karin Thimm
Katrin Schaake as  Sidonie von Grasenabb
Eva Mattes as  Gabriele von Kant
Gisela Fackeldey as  Valerie von Kant
Irm Hermann as  Marlene

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