Satan’s Brew
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Satan’s Brew

6.3 / 10 1976 1h 53mNR German
ComedyDrama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Kurt Raab

Kurt Raab

Walter Kranz

Lead
Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Andree

Helen Vita

Helen Vita

Luise Kranz

Volker Spengler

Volker Spengler

Ernst Kranz

Ingrid Caven

Ingrid Caven

Lisa

Y Sa Lo

Y Sa Lo

Lana von Meyerbeer

Ulli Lommel

Ulli Lommel

Lauf

BM

Brigitte Mira

Walter's mother

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rainer Werner Fassbinder's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Satan’s Brew is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker