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The Left-Handed Woman
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The Left-Handed Woman

1978-05-26 · 116 min · ★ 6.9

Drama

Mourning for a lost relationship can be every bit as devastating as mourning for someone who has died. In this drama based on the director's own novel, a couple with an unhappy marriage agree to a trial separation. They try to patch things up, and at the same time other relationships begin to develop for them.

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Directors
Peter Handke
Production companies
Road Movies, Wim Wenders Productions, WDR, ARD
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edith CleverEdith CleverThe Woman
Markus MühleisenStefan
Bruno GanzBruno GanzBruno
Michael LonsdaleMichael LonsdaleThe Waiter
Angela WinklerAngela WinklerFranziska
Ines Des LongchampsThe Woman with the Child
Philippe CaizerguesStefans Freund
Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuThe Man with the T-Shirt
Bernhard WickiBernhard WickiThe Publisher
Nicholas NovikoffDriver
Jany HoltJany HoltThe Woman in the Meeting Room
Bernhard MinettiBernhard MinettiThe Father
Rüdiger VoglerRüdiger VoglerThe Actor
Hanns ZischlerHanns Zischler
Simone Benmussa
Erika Kralik
Walter Greinert

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