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Satan’s Brew

Satan’s Brew

19766.31h 53m

Overview

A famous poet who hasn't written a word in two years unconsciously plagiarizes the work of Stefan George, while dealing with several mistresses, his dimwitted brother, and a murder investigation.

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Produced by Michael Fengler
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Top Cast

Kurt Raab

Kurt Raab

Walter Kranz

Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Andree

Helen Vita

Helen Vita

Luise Kranz

Volker Spengler

Volker Spengler

Ernst Kranz

Ingrid Caven

Ingrid Caven

Lisa

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Y Sa Lo

Lana von Meyerbeer

Ulli Lommel

Ulli Lommel

Lauf

Brigitte Mira

Brigitte Mira

Walter's mother

Marquard Bohm

Marquard Bohm

Rolf, Lilly's husband

Christiane Maybach

Christiane Maybach

Agent

Themes & Keywords

dark comedyplagiarismpoetdebaucheryeccentric artistgerman poetrystruggling writerloyal wifeloyal mistress

About Satan’s Brew

Satan’s Brew is a comedy, drama film released in 1976 exploring themes of dark comedy, plagiarism, poet, debauchery, eccentric artist, german poetry. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, it stars Kurt Raab, Margit Carstensen, Helen Vita. A famous poet who hasn't written a word in two years unconsciously plagiarizes the work of Stefan George, while dealing with several mistresses, his dimwitted brother, and a murder investigation.

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