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Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970)

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970)

Drama
Release Date: 1970, June 28
Directors: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
Countries: Germany
Production: Antiteater-Produktion, Antiteater-Produktion, Maran Film, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Cast: Hanna Schygulla, Ingrid Caven, Irm Hermann, Kurt Raab, Katrin Schaake, Harry Baer, Günther Kaufmann, Lilo Pempeit, Peter Moland, Hannes Gromball, Carla Egerer, Niels-Peter Rudolph

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?

Keywords:

married couple attempted murder work uxoricide success marriage problems colleague unexpected happiness