Despair (1978)
Overview
Berlin, 1930, during the rise of Nazism. Hermann Hermann, a Russian emigrant and chocolate manufacturer, married to the capricious Lydia, loses his temper more and more every day when dealing with his workers and other businessmen; until he meets Felix, a vagrant, who seems to be physically identical to him; a disconcerting fact that leads Hermann Hermann to plot a particular way out of a fake world he actually hates.
Where to watch Despair
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | CG TV STREAMING | CG TV STREAMING | — |
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What is Despair about?
Berlin, 1930, during the rise of Nazism. Hermann Hermann, a Russian emigrant and chocolate manufacturer, married to the capricious Lydia, loses his temper more and more every day when dealing with his workers and other businessmen; until he meets Felix, a vagrant, who seems to be physically identical to him; a disconcerting fact that leads Hermann Hermann to plot a particular way out of a fake world he actually hates. Despair is a Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1978-09-20, runtime 117 minutes.
Is Despair worth watching?
TMDB users rate Despair 6.5 out of 10 from 48 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Despair?
In Italy, Despair streams on CG TV STREAMING and can be rented from CG TV STREAMING. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Cast
- Dirk Bogarde as Hermann Hermann
- Andréa Ferréol as Lydia Hermann
- Klaus Löwitsch as Felix Weber
- Volker Spengler as Ardalion
- Bernhard Wicki as Orlovius
- Armin Meier as Silverman / Sergeant Brown / Foreman
- Peter Kern as Müller
- Adrian Hoven as Inspector Schelling
- Alexander Allerson as Mayer
- Hark Bohm as Doctor
- Roger Fritz as Inspector Braun
- Gottfried John as Perebrodov
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Sources
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