The Merchant of Four Seasons
Händler der vier Jahreszeiten
Synopsis
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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The Merchant of Four Seasons (Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-25
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Hans Hirschmüller
Hans Epp
Irm Hermann
Irmgard Epp
Hanna Schygulla
Anna Epp, Hans's sister
Andrea Schober
Renate Epp, Hans's daughter
Karl Scheydt
Anzell
Klaus Löwitsch
Harry
Gusti Kreissl
Mother Epp
Ingrid Caven
Hans's great love
Peter Chatel
Dr. Harlach
Elga Sorbas
Marile
Kurt Raab
Kurt, Hans's brother-in-law
Hark Bohm
Polizei-Vorgesetzter
Walter Sedlmayr
Karren-Verkäufer
Lilo Pempeit
Kundin
El Hedi ben Salem
Araber
Jürgen Prochnow
Man at the Meeting Table
Heide Simon
Heide, Hans's married sister
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Zucker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Score
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Title
- Händler der vier Jahreszeiten
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Tango Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Dietrich Lohmann
Thea Eymèsz
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Screenplay
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Kurt Raab
Costume Design
Uta Wilhelm
Costume Design
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Original Music Composer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merchant of Four Seasons
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What is The Merchant of Four Seasons about?
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.
Who directed The Merchant of Four Seasons?
The Merchant of Four Seasons was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in The Merchant of Four Seasons?
The principal cast of The Merchant of Four Seasons includes Hans Hirschmüller, Irm Hermann, Hanna Schygulla, Andrea Schober, Karl Scheydt.
When was The Merchant of Four Seasons released and how long is it?
The Merchant of Four Seasons was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Merchant of Four Seasons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Merchant of Four Seasons was composed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Merchant of Four Seasons?
The Merchant of Four Seasons holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).