Faustrecht der Freiheit (1975)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 123 minuten
Alternative title: Fox and His Friends
Country:
West Germany
Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Stars: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Chatel and Karlheinz Böhm
IMDb score:
7,6 (7.514)
Releasedate: 6 June 1975
Faustrecht der Freiheit plot
"Survival of the fittest."
West Germany, mid 1970s. Franz Biberkopf (Rainer Werner Fassbinder) loses his job at the fair when his boss is arrested. To make up for the day, naive Franz plans to enter the lottery. He robs a flower seller to get money. Meanwhile, a wealthy antique dealer (Karl-Heinz Böhm) introduces Franz to some friends, including the haughty Eugen (Peter Chatel). A relationship develops, which becomes a lot more interesting for Eugen when Franz actually wins a lot of money in the lottery. He makes him pay for everything and make a hefty investment in Eugen's nearly bankrupt company. Biberkopf lets himself be messed with and loses all his money and self-esteem.
Actors and actresses
Eugen Thiess
Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf
Max
Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father
Hedwig
Philip
Barman Springer
Wodka-Peter
Attorney Dr. Siebenkäss
Klaus
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