Rita Ritter
Synopsis
A writer tries unsuccessfully to sell his screenplays and plays. He marries a television editor, but she only wants to fuck him and thinks nothing of his work. He then remembers his old Parisian lover Rita, calls himself Rita from then on and becomes her wife. When a French director stages a play of his, he meets Rita again in Paris and the two women become a happy couple.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Annamirl Bierbichler
Rita
Christiane Cohendy
Rita
Barbara Valentin
Mrs. Holch
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Cloos
Eva Mattes
Bride
Josef Bierbichler
Groom
Herbert Achternbusch
Passenger
Tchéky Karyo
Man
Sylvie Favre
Theater Actress
Maïté Nahyr
Theater Actress
Anna Baldaccini
Theater Actress
Daisy Amias
Theater Actress
Franz Baumgartner
Judit Achternbusch
Niko Frank
Helmut Neumayer
Gabi Geist
Heli Neumayer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Achternbusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Achternbusch
- Original Score
- Tom Waits
- Original Title
- Rita Ritter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Achternbusch Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Achternbusch
Herbert Achternbusch
Tom Waits
Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Micki Joanni
Laurens Straub, Herbert Achternbusch, Horst Schier, Rainer Baginski
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Achternbusch
Director
Laurens Straub
Producer
Ann Poppel
Costume Design
Tom Waits
Original Music Composer
Herbert Achternbusch
Producer
Horst Schier
Producer
Micki Joanni
Editor
Rainer Baginski
Producer
Herbert Achternbusch
Writer
Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rita Ritter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rita Ritter about?
A writer tries unsuccessfully to sell his screenplays and plays. He marries a television editor, but she only wants to fuck him and thinks nothing of his work. He then remembers his old Parisian lover Rita, calls himself Rita from then on and becomes her wife. When a French director stages a play of his, he meets Rita again in Paris and the two women become a happy couple.
Who directed Rita Ritter?
Rita Ritter was directed by Herbert Achternbusch.
Who stars in Rita Ritter?
The principal cast of Rita Ritter includes Annamirl Bierbichler, Christiane Cohendy, Barbara Valentin, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Eva Mattes.
When was Rita Ritter released and how long is it?
Rita Ritter was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Rita Ritter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rita Ritter was composed by Tom Waits.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rita Ritter?
Rita Ritter holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).