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MOVIE

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

★ 7.4 1972 124 min DramaRomance

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.

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Released in 1972, The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1972-10-05
TMDB score
7.4/10
Original language
DE
Status
Released
Production
Germany
Studio
Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren
Topicsaustraliasuccessbremenbased on play or musicalfashion designeregoismlesbian relationshipsecretary

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