Fox and His Friends
Faustrecht der Freiheit
“Survival of the fittest.”
Synopsis
Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Fox and his Friends (1975) OFFICIAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-12
Top Cast
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Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf
Peter Chatel
Eugen Thiess
Karlheinz Böhm
Max
Adrian Hoven
Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father
Christiane Maybach
Hedwig
Harry Baer
Philip
Hans Zander
Barman Springer
Kurt Raab
Wodka-Peter
Rudolf Lenz
Attorney Dr. Siebenkäss
Karl Scheydt
Klaus
Peter Kern
Florist "Fatty" Schmidt
Karl-Heinz Staudenmeyer
Krapp
Walter Sedlmayr
Car Dealer
Bruce Low
Doctor
Marquard Bohm
American Soldier
Brigitte Mira
Shopkeeper #2
Evelyn Künneke
Secretary at Travel Agency
Barbara Valentin
Albine
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 2, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 17, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Christian Hohoff
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Faustrecht der Freiheit
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Tango Film, City Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Christian Hohoff
Peer Raben
Michael Ballhaus
Thea Eymèsz
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Department Leadership Roster
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Producer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Helga Kempke
Costume Design
Christian Hohoff
Writer
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fox and His Friends
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fox and His Friends about?
Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.
Who directed Fox and His Friends?
Fox and His Friends was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in Fox and His Friends?
The principal cast of Fox and His Friends includes Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Chatel, Karlheinz Böhm, Adrian Hoven, Christiane Maybach.
When was Fox and His Friends released and how long is it?
Fox and His Friends was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Fox and His Friends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fox and His Friends was composed by Peer Raben.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fox and His Friends?
Fox and His Friends holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).