Backhouse Bliss movie poster

Backhouse Bliss

March 5, 1980 1h 37m 5.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1980. Backhouse Bliss is a drama film. directed by Herrmann Zschoche.

Starring Dieter Mann, Ute Lubosch, and Jutta Wachowiak

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 5, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (1 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

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. U...

Who directed Backhouse Bliss?

Backhouse Bliss was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.

How long is Backhouse Bliss?

Backhouse Bliss has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Backhouse Bliss released?

Backhouse Bliss was released on March 5, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Backhouse Bliss?

The main cast of Backhouse Bliss includes Dieter Mann, Ute Lubosch, Jutta Wachowiak, Peter Bause, Gerry Wolff.