Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?
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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Cast
27 people
Kurt Raab
Mr. R.
Known for
World on a Wire
Fox and His Friends
Lilith Ungerer
Mrs. R.
Known for
Katzelmacher
Lilo Pempeit
Coworker
Known for
World on a Wire
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Franz Maron
Boss
Also in
Love Is Colder Than Death
The Niklashausen Journey
Hanna Schygulla
Hanna
Known for
Poor Things
The Marriage of Maria Braun
Irm Hermann
Neighbor
Known for
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
The Merchant of Four Seasons
Ingrid Caven
Neighbor
Known for
Suspiria
World on a Wire
Harry Baer
Coworker
Known for
The Third Generation
Fox and His Friends
Peter Moland
Coworker
Known for
Katzelmacher
Love Is Colder Than Death
Doris Mattes
Neighbor
Known for
World on a Wire
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Hannes Gromball
Neighbor
Known for
Katzelmacher
Vinzenz Sterr
Grandfather Raab
Also in
The Big Mess
Rainer Werner Fassbinder Director · Michael Fengler Director Peer Raben Composer
First release June 28, 1970 · Produced in Germany · Production Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
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Antiteater-Produktion
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Maran Film
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Süddeutscher Rundfunk
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Germany
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Original title
Warum läuft Herr R. Amok?
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German
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German
Release dates
Germany · June 28, 1970
Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
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