Rio das Mortes
Synopsis
Michel and Guenther, working in dead-end jobs, are obsessed with going to Peru to find buried treasure, using a map of the Rio das Mortes. Michel's girlfriend, Hanna, humors their plan, but really just wants to get married.
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Hanna Schygulla
Hanna
Günther Kaufmann
Günther
Michael König
Michel
Harry Baer
Michels Kollege
Katrin Schaake
Katrin
Ulli Lommel
Autohändler
Ingrid Caven
Hannas Kollegin
Lilo Pempeit
Günthers Mutter
Walter Sedlmayr
Sekretär
Elga Sorbas
Secretary to Hannas Onkel
Eva Pampuch
Freundin des Tänzers
Magdalena Montezuma
Hannas Kollegin
Molly von Fürstenberg
Hannas Kollegin
Kurt Raab
Tankwart
Carla Egerer
Kundin
Marius Aicher
Meister
Joachim von Mengershausen
Joachim - Katrins Freund
Hanna Axmann-Rezzori
Mäzenin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Volker Schlöndorff
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Rio das Mortes
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Janus Film und Fernsehen, Antiteater-X-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Volker Schlöndorff
Peer Raben
Dietrich Lohmann
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Thea Eymèsz
Peer Raben, Klaus Hellwig
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Kurt Raab
Costume Design
Peer Raben
Producer
Klaus Hellwig
Producer
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Editor
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rio das Mortes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rio das Mortes about?
Michel and Guenther, working in dead-end jobs, are obsessed with going to Peru to find buried treasure, using a map of the Rio das Mortes. Michel's girlfriend, Hanna, humors their plan, but really just wants to get married.
Who directed Rio das Mortes?
Rio das Mortes was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in Rio das Mortes?
The principal cast of Rio das Mortes includes Hanna Schygulla, Günther Kaufmann, Michael König, Harry Baer, Katrin Schaake.
When was Rio das Mortes released and how long is it?
Rio das Mortes was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Rio das Mortes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rio das Mortes was composed by Peer Raben.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rio das Mortes?
Rio das Mortes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).