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Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

Drama
7.4·1970·1h 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 p...

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Cast

Kurt Raab

Kurt Raab

Mr. R.

Lilith Ungerer

Lilith Ungerer

Mrs. R.

Lilo Pempeit

Lilo Pempeit

Coworker

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Franz Maron

Boss

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna

Irm Hermann

Irm Hermann

Neighbor

Ingrid Caven

Ingrid Caven

Neighbor

Harry Baer

Harry Baer

Coworker

DIRECTORS

Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder

OVERVIEW

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?