Storyline
Technical draftsman Herr R. is a dependable guy. He gets along with his colleagues although his boss wants him to go beyond technical cleanliness to problem solving. He's a dutiful husband; his wife's a social climber and pressures him to seek a promotion, but they also share sweet moments. He's a caring father, helping his son with homework. His parents visit; his mother criticizes his wife. Old schoolmates drop by, as do neighbours. Some comment on his wife's expensive tastes. His promotion may be a long shot, especially after he gives a dull and tipsy toast at an office dinner. But why would Herr R. run amok?
Cast & Crew
Kurt Raab
Mr. R.
Lead
Lilith Ungerer
Mrs. R.
Lilo Pempeit
Coworker
Franz Maron
Boss
Hanna Schygulla
Hanna
Irm Hermann
Neighbor
Ingrid Caven
Neighbor
Harry Baer
Coworker
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rainer Werner Fassbinder's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
