Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relationships are based on the principles of exchange or purchase, he abides by these rules and gives generous presents to his family and his wife, Erika. But when he is unable to keep up this lifestyle, his story takes a horrendous turn...
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Marcus A. Clarén
Christoph Meiser
Rolf Moser
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Klaus Antes
Christiane Erhardt
Michael Ballhaus
Peer Raben
Vitus Zeplichal
Peter Trepper
Elke Aberle
Erika
Alexander Allerson
Ernst Trepper
Erni Mangold
Edith Trepper
Annemarie Wendl
Erika's Mother
Peer Raben
Salesman
Johanna Hofer
Erika's grandmother
Wolfgang Hess
Construction manager
Armin Meier
Foreman
Ulrich Radke
Erika's father Albert
János Gönczöl
Innkeeper
Edith Volkmann
Landlady
... and 2 more
WDR
Bavaria Film