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Released
1970 · FILM

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

Directed by
Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Written by
Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Runtime
84 min
Language
DE
Drama

Synopsis

Technical draftsman Herr R. is a dependable guy. 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 pressures 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 schoolmates drop by, as do neighbours. Some comment on his 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 R. run amok?

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Principal cast & crew: 15

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Edited by Rainer Werner FassbinderShot by Dietrich LohmannScored by Joachim Heder

Also known as

  • Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?en
  • ¿Por qué corre amok el señor R?es
  • Pourquoi monsieur R. est-il atteint de folie meurtrière ?fr
  • Perché il signor R. è colto da follia improvvisa?it

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