The Marriage of Maria Braun
Die Ehe der Maria Braun
Synopsis
Maria marries a young soldier in the last days of World War II, only for him to go missing in the war. She must rely on her beauty and ambition to navigate the difficult post-war years alone.
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The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-11
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Hanna Schygulla
Maria Braun
Klaus Löwitsch
Hermann Braun
Ivan Desny
Karl Oswald
George Eagles
Bill
Gisela Uhlen
Mother
Elisabeth Trissenaar
Betti Klenze
Gottfried John
Willi Klenze
Hark Bohm
Senkenberg
Günter Lamprecht
Hans Wetzel
Lilo Pempeit
Frau Ehmke
Michael Ballhaus
Counsel
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Peddler
Günther Kaufmann
American on Train
Claus Holm
Doctor
Anton Schiersner
Grandpa Berger
Sonja Neudorfer
Red Cross Nurse
Volker Spengler
Train Conductor
Isolde Barth
Vevi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Märthesheimer, Pea Fröhlich
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Die Ehe der Maria Braun
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Albatros Filmproduktion, Fengler Films, Filmverlag der Autoren, Tango Film, Trio Films, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Peter Märthesheimer, Pea Fröhlich, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Peer Raben
Michael Ballhaus
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Juliane Lorenz
Hanns Eckelkamp, Wolf-Dietrich Brücker, Volker Canaris, Michael Fengler
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Baum
Costume Design
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Editor
Juliane Lorenz
Editor
Norbert Scherer
Production Design
Inge Proeller
Costume Design
Hanns Eckelkamp
Producer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Peter Märthesheimer
Screenplay
Claus Kottmann
Production Design
Georg Kuhn
Costume Design
Helga Ballhaus
Production Design
Pea Fröhlich
Screenplay
Wolf-Dietrich Brücker
Producer
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 The Marriage of Maria Braun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Marriage of Maria Braun about?
Maria marries a young soldier in the last days of World War II, only for him to go missing in the war. She must rely on her beauty and ambition to navigate the difficult post-war years alone.
Who directed The Marriage of Maria Braun?
The Marriage of Maria Braun was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in The Marriage of Maria Braun?
The principal cast of The Marriage of Maria Braun includes Hanna Schygulla, Klaus Löwitsch, Ivan Desny, George Eagles, Gisela Uhlen.
When was The Marriage of Maria Braun released and how long is it?
The Marriage of Maria Braun was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Marriage of Maria Braun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Marriage of Maria Braun was composed by Peer Raben.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Marriage of Maria Braun?
The Marriage of Maria Braun holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).