Veronika Voss

1982·1h 45m·Drama

Veronika Voss

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Stars don't die, they fade away.

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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Overview

In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.

Cast

Rosel Zech

Rosel Zech

Veronika Voss

Hilmar Thate

Hilmar Thate

Robert Krohn

Cornelia Froboess

Cornelia Froboess

Henriette

Annemarie Düringer

Annemarie Düringer

Dr. Marianne Katz

Doris Schade

Doris Schade

Josefa

Erik Schumann

Erik Schumann

Dr. Edel

Elisabeth Volkmann

Elisabeth Volkmann

Grete

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Max Rehbein

Crew

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Director of Photography

Xaver Schwarzenberger

Music

Peer Raben

Editor

Juliane Lorenz

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Original TitleDie Sehnsucht der Veronika VossStatusReleasedRelease Date1982-05-13Runtime1h 45mLanguageEN

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