Plot Summary
Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Faustrecht der Freiheit
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- de
Where to watch free (US)
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Cast
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf
Peter Chatel
Eugen Thiess
Karlheinz Böhm
Max
Adrian Hoven
Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father
Christiane Maybach
Hedwig
Harry Baer
Philip
Hans Zander
Barman Springer
Kurt Raab
Wodka-Peter
Rudolf Lenz
Attorney Dr. Siebenkäss
Karl Scheydt
Klaus
Peter Kern
Florist "Fatty" Schmidt
Karl-Heinz Staudenmeyer
Krapp
Walter Sedlmayr
Car Dealer
Bruce Low
Doctor
Marquard Bohm
American Soldier
Brigitte Mira
Shopkeeper #2
Evelyn Künneke
Secretary at Travel Agency
Barbara Valentin
Albine
Elma Karlowa
Shopkeeper #1
Ingrid Caven
Singer in Bar
Production Companies
Tango Film
City Film
