

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?
1970-06-28 · 84 min · ★ 7.3
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?
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- Directors
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
- Production companies
- Antiteater-Produktion, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kurt RaabMr. R.
Lilith UngererMrs. R.
Lilo PempeitCoworker
Hanna SchygullaHanna
Irm HermannNeighbor
Ingrid CavenNeighbor
Harry BaerCoworker
Doris MattesNeighbor
Peer RabenSchoolfriend
Günther Kaufmann(uncredited)
Katrin Schaake(uncredited)
Hanna Axmann-Rezzori(uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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