

Drama
Overview
Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.
Top Cast


Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf


Peter Chatel
Peter Chatel
Eugen Thiess
Peter Chatel
Eugen Thiess


Karlheinz Böhm
Karlheinz Böhm
Max
Karlheinz Böhm
Max


Adrian Hoven
Adrian Hoven
Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father
Adrian Hoven
Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father


Christiane Maybach
Christiane Maybach
Hedwig
Christiane Maybach
Hedwig


Harry Baer
Harry Baer
Philip
Harry Baer
Philip
Hans Zander
Hans Zander
Barman Springer
Hans Zander
Barman Springer


Kurt Raab
Kurt Raab
Wodka-Peter
Kurt Raab
Wodka-Peter


Rudolf Lenz
Rudolf Lenz
Attorney Dr. Siebenkäss
Rudolf Lenz
Attorney Dr. Siebenkäss


Karl Scheydt
Karl Scheydt
Klaus
Karl Scheydt
Klaus
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