Rio das Mortes movie poster

Rio das Mortes

February 15, 1971 1h 24m 5.0/10 (15 votes)

Originally released in 1971. Rio das Mortes is a comedy/tv movie film. directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hanna Schygulla, Günther Kaufmann, and Michael König

Synopsis

Michel and Guenther, working in dead-end jobs, are obsessed with going to Peru to find buried treasure, using a map of the Rio das Mortes. Michel's girlfriend, Hanna, humors their plan, but really just wants to get married.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 15, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (15 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Janus Film und Fernsehen
  • Antiteater-X-Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio das Mortes about?

Michel and Guenther, working in dead-end jobs, are obsessed with going to Peru to find buried treasure, using a map of the Rio das Mortes. Michel's girlfriend, Hanna, humors their plan, but really ...

Who directed Rio das Mortes?

Rio das Mortes was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

How long is Rio das Mortes?

Rio das Mortes has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Rio das Mortes released?

Rio das Mortes was released on February 15, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rio das Mortes?

The main cast of Rio das Mortes includes Hanna Schygulla, Günther Kaufmann, Michael König, Harry Baer, Katrin Schaake.