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The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972)

6.7/10 1h 28m Mar 10, 1972
Drama

Hans is a street fruit peddler and born-loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.

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Movie Details

Original Title Händler der vier Jahreszeiten
Original Language DE
Status Released
Popularity 0.5

Cast

Hans Hirschmüller
Hans Hirschmüller
Hans Epp
Popularity: 0.5
Irm Hermann
Irm Hermann
Irmgard Epp
Popularity: 0.5
Hanna Schygulla
Hanna Schygulla
Anna Epp, Hans's sister
Popularity: 0.8
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Andrea Schober
Renate Epp, Hans's daughter
Popularity: 0.2
Karl Scheydt
Karl Scheydt
Anzell
Popularity: 0.8
Klaus Löwitsch
Klaus Löwitsch
Harry
Popularity: 6.7
Gusti Kreissl
Gusti Kreissl
Mother Epp
Popularity: 0.8
Ingrid Caven
Ingrid Caven
Hans's great love
Popularity: 0.3
Peter Chatel
Peter Chatel
Dr. Harlach
Popularity: 1.6
Elga Sorbas
Elga Sorbas
Marile
Popularity: 0.1
Kurt Raab
Kurt Raab
Kurt, Hans's brother-in-law
Popularity: 1.6
Hark Bohm
Hark Bohm
Polizei-Vorgesetzter
Popularity: 1.1

Key Crew

Screenplay Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Editor Thea Eymèsz
Producer Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Production

Tango Film
DE

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Keywords

munich, germany foreign legionaire ex-cop resignation alcohol abuse street vendor 1950s health issues husband and wife

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Details
Release Date March 10, 1972
Runtime 1h 28m
Language DE
Status Released
Popularity 0.5
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