Fox and His Friends
"Survival of the fittest."
Originally released in 1975. Fox and His Friends is a drama film. directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Chatel, and Karlheinz Böhm
Synopsis
Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (146 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf
Peter Chatel
as Eugen Thiess
Karlheinz Böhm
as Max
Adrian Hoven
as Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father
Christiane Maybach
as Hedwig
Harry Baer
as Philip
Hans Zander
as Barman Springer
Kurt Raab
as Wodka-Peter
Rudolf Lenz
as Attorney Dr. Siebenkäss
Karl Scheydt
as Klaus
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Tango Film
- City Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox and His Friends about?
Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in...
Who directed Fox and His Friends?
Fox and His Friends was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
How long is Fox and His Friends?
Fox and His Friends has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Fox and His Friends released?
Fox and His Friends was released on June 6, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fox and His Friends?
The main cast of Fox and His Friends includes Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Chatel, Karlheinz Böhm, Adrian Hoven, Christiane Maybach.
Is Fox and His Friends worth watching?
Fox and His Friends has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 146 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.