Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

Summary With slicked-down hair and three-piece suits, dependable Herr Raab is a technical draftsman. 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 pushes 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 School friends drop by, as do neighbors. Some comment on Raab's 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 Raab run amok? View more details

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

Directed : Rainer Werner Fassbinder Michael Fengler

Written : Rainer Werner Fassbinder Michael Fengler

Stars : Kurt Raab Lilith Ungerer Lilo Pempeit Amadeus Fengler

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 4, 1971

Countries of origin : West Germany

Language : German

Filming locations : Müllerstraße 40, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Production companies : Maran Film Süddeutscher Rundfunk (SDR) Antiteater-Produktion

Summary With slicked-down hair and three-piece suits, dependable Herr Raab is a technical draftsman. 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 pushes 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 School friends drop by, as do neighbors. Some comment on Raab's 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 Raab run amok? View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 4, 1971

Countries of origin : West Germany

Language : German

Filming locations : Müllerstraße 40, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Production companies : Maran Film Süddeutscher Rundfunk (SDR) Antiteater-Produktion

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