Satan’s Brew (1976)
A famous poet who hasn't written a word in two years unconsciously plagiarizes the work of Stefan George, while dealing with several mistresses, his dimwitted brother, and a murder investigation.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: October 7, 1976
Cast
- Kurt Raab - Walter Kranz
- Margit Carstensen - Andree
- Helen Vita - Luise Kranz
- Volker Spengler - Ernst Kranz
- Ingrid Caven - Lisa
- Y Sa Lo - Lana von Meyerbeer
- Ulli Lommel - Lauf
- Brigitte Mira - Walter's mother
- Marquard Bohm - Rolf, Lilly's husband
- Christiane Maybach - Agent
Screenplay
Music: Peer Raben
Cinematography: Jürgen Jürges, Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Thea Eymèsz
Production: Trio Film, Albatros Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
dark comedy, plagiarism, poet, debauchery, eccentric artist, german poetry, struggling writer, loyal wife, loyal mistress
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Satan’s Brew about?
- A famous poet who hasn't written a word in two years unconsciously plagiarizes the work of Stefan George, while dealing with several mistresses, his dimwitted brother, and a murder investigation.
- Who directed Satan’s Brew?
- Satan’s Brew was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
- Who stars in Satan’s Brew?
- Satan’s Brew stars Kurt Raab, Margit Carstensen, Helen Vita, Volker Spengler, Ingrid Caven, Y Sa Lo.
- How long is Satan’s Brew?
- Satan’s Brew has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Satan’s Brew?
- Satan’s Brew is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Satan’s Brew produced?
- Satan’s Brew was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Satan’s Brew?
- The themes of Satan’s Brew include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony.