The Merchant of Four Seasons
Händler der vier Jahreszeiten
Germany • 1971
Director
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Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
Synopsis
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
Credits
Crew
DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
WriterRainer Werner Fassbinder
CinematographerDietrich Lohmann
ComposerRainer Werner Fassbinder
EditorThea Eymèsz
ProducerRainer Werner Fassbinder
Cast
Hans Hirschmülleras Hans Epp
Irm Hermannas Irmgard Epp
Hanna Schygullaas Anna Epp, Hans's sister
Andrea Schoberas Renate Epp, Hans's daughter