Martha (1974)

  • NR
  • 05/28/1974 (DE)
  • TV Movie, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 56m

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 Fassbinder

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Margit Carstensen's headshot

Margit Carstensen

Martha
Karlheinz Böhm's headshot

Karlheinz Böhm

Helmut
Barbara Valentin's headshot

Barbara Valentin

Marianne
Peter Chatel's headshot

Peter Chatel

Kaiser
Gisela Fackeldey's headshot

Gisela Fackeldey

Mother Heyer
Adrian Hoven's headshot

Adrian Hoven

Father Heyer
Ortrud Beginnen's headshot

Ortrud Beginnen

Erna
Wolfgang Schenck's headshot

Wolfgang Schenck

Meister

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