2 Movies Starring Lilo Pempeit

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1977-11-17

Languages:

German

Countries:

West Germany

Runtime:

88 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (1637 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Michael Fengler

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Fullplot:

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?

Effi Briest

Effi Briest

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1977-06-16

Languages:

German

Countries:

West Germany

Runtime:

135 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (1583 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaHistory

Cast:

Writer:

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Theodor Fontane (novel)

Fullplot:

In the nineteenth century, seventeen year old Effi Briest is married to the older Baron von Instetten and moves into a house, that she believes has a ghost, in a small isolated Baltic town. She soon bears a daughter, Annie, and hires the lapsed Catholic Roswitha to look after her. Effi is lonely when her husband is away on business, so she spends time riding and walking along the shore with Major Crampas. Instetten is promoted to Ministerial Councillor and the family moves to Berlin, where Effi enjoys the social life. Six years later, the Baron is given letters from Crampas to Effi that convince him that they had an affair. He feels obliged to challenge Crampas to a duel and banish Effi from the house.

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