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Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

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Original title

Warum läuft Herr R. Amok?

Year

1970

Running time

88 min.

Country

Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler

Screenwriter

Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler

Cast

Music

Peer Raben

Cinematography

Dietrich Lohmann

Producer

Antiteater-Produktion, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk (SDR)

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

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?

Awards: 1970: Berlin Film Festival: Interfilm Award (Recommendation) and OCIC (Recommendation)

1970: German Film awards: Best Director

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