Despair
"A hysterical comedy"
Originally released in 1978. Despair is a drama/thriller film. directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Starring Dirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol, and Klaus Löwitsch
Synopsis
Berlin, 1930, during the rise of Nazism. Hermann Hermann, a Russian emigrant and chocolate manufacturer, married to the capricious Lydia, loses his temper more and more every day when dealing with his workers and other businessmen; until he meets Felix, a vagrant, who seems to be physically identical to him; a disconcerting fact that leads Hermann Hermann to plot a particular way out of a fake world he actually hates.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (44 votes)
Budget
$2.6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Hermann Hermann
Andréa Ferréol
as Lydia Hermann
Klaus Löwitsch
as Felix Weber
Volker Spengler
as Ardalion
Bernhard Wicki
as Orlovius
Armin Meier
as Silverman / Sergeant Brown / Foreman
Peter Kern
as Müller
Adrian Hoven
as Inspector Schelling
Alexander Allerson
as Mayer
Hark Bohm
as Doctor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,600,000
Production Companies
- Bavaria Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Despair about?
Berlin, 1930, during the rise of Nazism. Hermann Hermann, a Russian emigrant and chocolate manufacturer, married to the capricious Lydia, loses his temper more and more every day when dealing with ...
Who directed Despair?
Despair was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
How long is Despair?
Despair has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Despair released?
Despair was released on September 15, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Despair?
The main cast of Despair includes Dirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol, Klaus Löwitsch, Volker Spengler, Bernhard Wicki.