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Chinese Roulette

Chinese Roulette

19777.11h 26m

Overview

Ariane and Gerhard Christ, a wealthy Munich couple, plan for the weekend on separate trips, lying to the other about their trysts. However, their itineraries are complicated when they both arrive at the family's country home with their respective lovers.

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Produced by Michael Fengler, Barbet Schroeder
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Top Cast

Anna Karina

Anna Karina

Irene Cartis

Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Ariane Christ

Brigitte Mira

Brigitte Mira

Kast

Ulli Lommel

Ulli Lommel

Kolbe

A

Alexander Allerson

Gerhard Christ

Volker Spengler

Volker Spengler

Gabriel Kast

Macha Méril

Macha Méril

Traunitz

A

Andrea Schober

Angela Christ

Armin Meier

Armin Meier

Man at service station

Themes & Keywords

adulteryinfidelitymunich, germanycastledisabled childmuteparentingrebellious daughtergamegovernessopen marriagemother daughter estrangementcrutchesdinner partycheating husband

About Chinese Roulette

Chinese Roulette is a drama film released in 1977 exploring themes of adultery, infidelity, munich, germany, castle, disabled child, mute. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, it stars Anna Karina, Margit Carstensen, Brigitte Mira. Ariane and Gerhard Christ, a wealthy Munich couple, plan for the weekend on separate trips, lying to the other about their trysts. However, their itineraries are complicated when they both arrive at the family's country home with their respective lovers.

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