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The Marriage of Maria Braun
Die Ehe der Maria Braun
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
1979•2h 0m•R•★ 7.7
Drama / History / Romance
Synopsis
In ruined post-war West Germany, an ambitious woman marries a soldier who is immediately sent to the front and imprisoned, using her wits, charm, and ruthless determination to conquer the economic miracle while waiting for his return. Fassbinder's razor-sharp allegorical triumph starring Hanna Schygulla.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
WriterPeter MärthesheimerPea Fröhlich
CinematographyMichael Ballhaus
MusicPeer Raben
Principal Cast
Hanna SchygullaMaria Braun
Klaus LöwitschHermann Braun
Ivan DesnyKarl Oswald
George EaglesBill
Gisela UhlenMother
Elisabeth TrissenaarBetti Klenze
Gottfried JohnWilli Klenze
Hark BohmSenkenberg
Technical Specifications
Runtime2h 0m (120 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
LanguagesGerman, English, French
CountryDE
StudioAlbatros Filmproduktion • Trio Film • WDR
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