The Merchant of Four Seasons
1972 · Movie · 88 min · ★ 6.7
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
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Details
- Years
- 1972
- Release date
- 1972-03-10
- Language
- German
- Runtime
- 88 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (83 votes)
Themes
- munich, germany
- foreign legionaire
- ex-cop
- resignation
- alcohol abuse
- street vendor
- 1950s
- health issues
Cast & crew
Hans Hirschmüller
as Hans Epp
Irm Hermann
as Irmgard Epp
Hanna Schygulla
as Anna Epp, Hans's sister
- AS
Andrea Schober
as Renate Epp, Hans's daughter
Karl Scheydt
as Anzell
Klaus Löwitsch
as Harry
Gusti Kreissl
as Mother Epp
Ingrid Caven
as Hans's great love
Peter Chatel
as Dr. Harlach
Elga Sorbas
as Marile
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder