Martha

May. 28,1974      
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.

Margit Carstensen as  Martha
Karlheinz Böhm as  Helmut
Barbara Valentin as  Marianne
Peter Chatel as  Kaiser
Gisela Fackeldey as  Mother Heyer
Adrian Hoven as  Father Heyer
Ortrud Beginnen as  Erna
Wolfgang Schenck as  Meister
Günter Lamprecht as  Dr. Salomon
El Hedi ben Salem as  Hotel Guest

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