Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relationships are based on the principles of exchange or purchase, he abides by these rules and gives generous presents to his family and his wife, Erika. But when he is unable to keep up this lifestyle, his story takes a horrendous turn...
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director, Writer
Klaus Antes
Writer
Christiane Erhardt
Writer
Christian Hohoff
Writer

Vitus Zeplichal
Peter Trepper

Elke Aberle
Erika
Alexander Allerson
Ernst Trepper

Erni Mangold
Edith Trepper
Annemarie Wendl
Erika's Mother

Peer Raben
Salesman

Johanna Hofer
Erika's grandmother
Wolfgang Hess
Construction manager

Armin Meier
Foreman
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