Martha
“A bond marked by fear!”
Synopsis
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
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Margit Carstensen
Martha
Karlheinz Böhm
Helmut
Barbara Valentin
Marianne
Peter Chatel
Kaiser
Gisela Fackeldey
Mother Heyer
Adrian Hoven
Father Heyer
Ortrud Beginnen
Erna
Wolfgang Schenck
Meister
Günter Lamprecht
Dr. Salomon
El Hedi ben Salem
Hotel Guest
Rudolf Lenz
Porter
Kurt Raab
Secretary
Elma Karlowa
Waitress
Heide Simon
Nurse
Lilo Pempeit
Ingrid Caven
Ilse
Michael Ballhaus
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Peter Berling
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Title
- Martha
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Pro-ject Filmproduktion, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Cornell Woolrich
Michael Ballhaus
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
Peter Märthesheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Screenplay
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Peter Märthesheimer
Producer
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
Editor
Gisela Röcken
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martha
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What is Martha about?
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
Who directed Martha?
Martha was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in Martha?
The principal cast of Martha includes Margit Carstensen, Karlheinz Böhm, Barbara Valentin, Peter Chatel, Gisela Fackeldey.
When was Martha released and how long is it?
Martha was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.