Why does Herr R. Amok? (1970) Germany
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Director:Fassbinder, Rainer Werner
Studio:Antiteater-Produktion
Writer:Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
Rating:7.3 (998 votes)
Date Added:2012-06-05
Awards:3 wins & 1 nomination
Genre:German films
IMDb:0066546
Duration:1:28:00
Aspect Ratio:1.37 : 1
Sound:Mono
Languages:German
Subtitles:English
LAC code:300008613
DVD or VHS:DVD
Original:original
Fassbinder, Rainer Werner  ...  (Director)
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler  ...  (Writer)
 
Lilith Ungerer  ...  Frau R.
Kurt Raab  ...  Herr R.
Lilo Pempeit  ...  Kollegin im Büro
Franz Maron  ...  Chef
Harry Baer  ...  Kollege im Büro
Peter Moland  ...  Kollege im Büro
Hanna Schygulla  ...  Schulfreundin
Ingrid Caven  ...  Nachbarin
Irm Hermann  ...  Nachbarin
Doris Mattes  ...  Nachbarin
Hannes Gromball  ...  Nachbar
Vinzenz Sterr  ...  Opa Raab
Maria Sterr  ...  Oma Raab
Peer Raben  ...  Schulfreund
Eva Pampuch  ...  Schallplattenverkäuferin
Summary: With slicked-down hair and three-piece suits, dependable Herr Raab is a technical draftsman. 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 pushes 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 School friends drop by, as do neighbors. Some comment on Raab's 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 Raab run amok?