Der Weibsteufel
Synopsis
An old smuggler and fence wants to use his very young and beautiful wife to find out about the plans of the new, ambitious border policeman. With somnambulistic certainty, she pulls out all the stops of female seduction. The man's clever move seems to be successful. But the young woman's game becomes serious. She falls in love with the vital man who makes her aware of her sexual frustration and the failed joy of motherhood. When her husband sees through the true circumstances and the young woman has to realize that her lover has also abused her as an informant, the catastrophe can no longer be stopped.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jo Baier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Baier, Karl Schönherr
- Original Title
- Der Weibsteufel
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Baier
Jo Baier, Karl Schönherr
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Jo Baier
Director
Jo Baier
Writer
Karl Schönherr
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Weibsteufel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Weibsteufel about?
An old smuggler and fence wants to use his very young and beautiful wife to find out about the plans of the new, ambitious border policeman. With somnambulistic certainty, she pulls out all the stops of female seduction. The man's clever move seems to be successful. But the young woman's game becomes serious. She falls in love with the vital man who makes her aware of her sexual frustration and the failed joy of motherhood. When her husband sees through the true circumstances and the young woman has to realize that her lover has also abused her as an informant, the catastrophe can no longer be stopped.
Who directed Der Weibsteufel?
Der Weibsteufel was directed by Jo Baier.
Who stars in Der Weibsteufel?
The principal cast of Der Weibsteufel includes Günther Maria Halmer, Julia Thurnau, Fritz Karl, Josef Wierer, Friedrich von Thun.
When was Der Weibsteufel released and how long is it?
Der Weibsteufel was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.