Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

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Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970)

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler

Drama · 1h 24m

Technical draftsman Herr R. is a dependable guy. He gets along with his colleagues although his boss wants him to go beyond technical cleanliness to problem solving. He's a dutiful husband; his wife's a social climber and pressures him to seek a promotion, but they also share sweet moments. He's a caring father, helping his son with homework. His parents visit; his mother criticizes his wife. Old schoolmates drop by, as do neighbours. Some comment on his wife's expensive tastes. His promotion may be a long shot, especially after he gives a dull and tipsy toast at an office dinner. But why would Herr R. run amok?

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Cast

Kurt Raab Mr. R. Lilith Ungerer Mrs. R. Lilo Pempeit Coworker
F
Franz Maron Boss Hanna Schygulla Hanna Irm Hermann Neighbor Ingrid Caven Neighbor Harry Baer Coworker
P
Peter Moland Coworker Doris Mattes Neighbor
H
Hannes Gromball Neighbor
V
Vinzenz Sterr Grandfather Raab

Crew

Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
Screenplay
Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director of Photography
Dietrich Lohmann
Original Music Composer
Peer Raben
Editor
Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Details

Original title
Warum läuft Herr R. Amok?
Release date
1970-06-28
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Drama
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
German
Countries
Germany
Production
Antiteater-Produktion, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk