Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970)
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?
Director: Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: June 28, 1970
Cast
- Kurt Raab - Mr. R.
- Lilith Ungerer - Mrs. R.
- Lilo Pempeit - Coworker
- Franz Maron - Boss
- Hanna Schygulla - Hanna
- Irm Hermann - Neighbor
- Ingrid Caven - Neighbor
- Harry Baer - Coworker
- Peter Moland - Coworker
- Doris Mattes - Neighbor
Screenplay
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Screenplay)
- Michael Fengler (Screenplay)
Music: Peer Raben
Cinematography: Dietrich Lohmann
Editing: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production: Antiteater-Produktion, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
work, unexpected happiness, married couple, attempted murder, success, uxoricide, marriage problems, colleague
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? about?
- 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?
- Who directed Why Does Herr R. Run Amok??
- Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? was directed by Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
- Who stars in Why Does Herr R. Run Amok??
- Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? stars Kurt Raab, Lilith Ungerer, Lilo Pempeit, Franz Maron, Hanna Schygulla, Irm Hermann.
- How long is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok??
- Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok??
- Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? is a Drama film.
- Where was Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? produced?
- Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? was produced in Germany.