Backhouse Bliss (1980)
Karl Erp is a middle-aged man with two children and a boring marriage. After starting an exciting affair with his intern, Miss Broder, he leaves his loveless marriage and moves in with his lover. Under pressure from Miss Broder’s mother, Karl once again promises marriage. He finds, however, that the excitement that drew him to her in the first place doesn’t carry over into their daily lives.
Director: Herrmann Zschoche
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: March 5, 1980
Cast
- Dieter Mann - Karl Erp
- Ute Lubosch - Fräulein Broder
- Jutta Wachowiak - Elisabeth Erp
- Peter Bause - Theo Haßler
- Gerry Wolff - Fred Mantek
- Annemone Haase - Frau Mantek
- Käthe Reichel - Frau Wolff
- Gisela Morgen - Mutter von Elisabeth
- Thomas Neumann - Kratzsch
- Fritz Diez
Screenplay
Music: Günther Fischer
Cinematography: Günter Jaeuthe
Editing: Monika Schindler
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Herrmann Zschoche
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Backhouse Bliss about?
- Karl Erp is a middle-aged man with two children and a boring marriage. After starting an exciting affair with his intern, Miss Broder, he leaves his loveless marriage and moves in with his lover. Under pressure from Miss Broder’s mother, Karl once again promises marriage. He finds, however, that the excitement that drew him to her in the first place doesn’t carry over into their daily lives.
- Who directed Backhouse Bliss?
- Backhouse Bliss was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
- Who stars in Backhouse Bliss?
- Backhouse Bliss stars Dieter Mann, Ute Lubosch, Jutta Wachowiak, Peter Bause, Gerry Wolff, Annemone Haase.
- How long is Backhouse Bliss?
- Backhouse Bliss has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Backhouse Bliss?
- Backhouse Bliss is a Drama film.
- Where was Backhouse Bliss produced?
- Backhouse Bliss was produced in East Germany.