Veronika Voss (1982)
Stars don't die, they fade away.
In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: May 13, 1982
Cast
- Rosel Zech - Veronika Voss
- Hilmar Thate - Robert Krohn
- Cornelia Froboess - Henriette
- Annemarie Düringer - Dr. Marianne Katz
- Doris Schade - Josefa
- Erik Schumann - Dr. Edel
- Elisabeth Volkmann - Grete
- Armin Mueller-Stahl - Max Rehbein
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder - Kinobesucher (uncredited)
- Peter Berling - Filmproduzent / Dicker Mann
Screenplay
- Pea Fröhlich (Screenplay)
- Peter Märthesheimer (Screenplay)
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Screenplay)
Music: Peer Raben
Cinematography: Xaver Schwarzenberger
Editing: Juliane Lorenz
Production: Laura Film, Tango Film, Rialto Film, Trio Film, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Addiction and Recovery, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
alcohol, munich, germany, addiction, morphine, doctor, drugs, movie star, sports writer, 1950s, fading star
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Veronika Voss about?
- In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.
- Who directed Veronika Voss?
- Veronika Voss was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
- Who stars in Veronika Voss?
- Veronika Voss stars Rosel Zech, Hilmar Thate, Cornelia Froboess, Annemarie Düringer, Doris Schade, Erik Schumann.
- How long is Veronika Voss?
- Veronika Voss has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Veronika Voss?
- Veronika Voss is a Drama film.
- Where was Veronika Voss produced?
- Veronika Voss was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Veronika Voss?
- The themes of Veronika Voss include: Addiction and Recovery, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Medical Drama and Hospital.