Martha (1974)
28/05/1974
TV Movie, Drama, Thriller
1h 56m
- 70% (60 votes)
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A bond marked by fear!
Overview
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector, Screenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Keywords
- husband wife relationship
- neglect of one's spouse
- marriage
- sexism
- sadomasochism
- wheelchair user
- spanish steps
Top Billed Cast
Margit Carstensen
Martha
Karlheinz Böhm
Helmut
Barbara Valentin
Marianne
Peter Chatel
Kaiser
Gisela Fackeldey
Mother Heyer
Adrian Hoven
Father Heyer
Ortrud Beginnen
Erna
Wolfgang Schenck
Meister
Günter Lamprecht
Dr. Salomon
El Hedi ben Salem
Hotel Guest
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