The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972)
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: March 10, 1972
Cast
- Hans Hirschmüller - Hans Epp
- Irm Hermann - Irmgard Epp
- Hanna Schygulla - Anna Epp, Hans's sister
- Andrea Schober - Renate Epp, Hans's daughter
- Karl Scheydt - Anzell
- Klaus Löwitsch - Harry
- Gusti Kreissl - Mother Epp
- Ingrid Caven - Hans's great love
- Peter Chatel - Dr. Harlach
- Elga Sorbas - Marile
Screenplay
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Screenplay)
Music: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Cinematography: Dietrich Lohmann
Editing: Thea Eymèsz
Production: Tango Film
Country: Germany
Language: العربية, Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Quiet Resignation to Fate
Keywords
munich, germany, foreign legionaire, ex-cop, resignation, alcohol abuse, street vendor, 1950s, health issues, husband and wife
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Merchant of Four Seasons about?
- Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
- Who directed The Merchant of Four Seasons?
- The Merchant of Four Seasons was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
- Who stars in The Merchant of Four Seasons?
- The Merchant of Four Seasons stars Hans Hirschmüller, Irm Hermann, Hanna Schygulla, Andrea Schober, Karl Scheydt, Klaus Löwitsch.
- How long is The Merchant of Four Seasons?
- The Merchant of Four Seasons has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Merchant of Four Seasons?
- The Merchant of Four Seasons is a Drama film.
- Where was The Merchant of Four Seasons produced?
- The Merchant of Four Seasons was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Merchant of Four Seasons?
- The themes of The Merchant of Four Seasons include: Quiet Resignation to Fate.