I Only Want You to Love Me
Ich will doch nur, dass ihr mich liebt
Synopsis
Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relationships are based on the principles of exchange or purchase, he abides by these rules and gives generous presents to his family and his wife, Erika. But when he is unable to keep up this lifestyle, his story takes a horrendous turn...
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Vitus Zeplichal
Peter Trepper
Elke Aberle
Erika
Alexander Allerson
Ernst Trepper
Erni Mangold
Edith Trepper
Annemarie Wendl
Erika's Mother
Peer Raben
Salesman
Johanna Hofer
Erika's grandmother
Wolfgang Hess
Construction manager
Armin Meier
Foreman
Ulrich Radke
Erika's father Albert
János Gönczöl
Innkeeper
Edith Volkmann
Landlady
Robert Naegele
Bailiff
Ingrid Caven
Sewing machine saleswoman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Klaus Antes, Christiane Erhardt, Christian Hohoff
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Ich will doch nur, dass ihr mich liebt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- WDR, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Klaus Antes, Christiane Erhardt, Christian Hohoff
Peer Raben
Michael Ballhaus, Ernst Schmid
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink, Beate Fischer-Weiskirch
Christoph Meiser, Marcus A. Clarén, Peter Märthesheimer, Rolf Moser
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
Editor
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Klaus Antes
Writer
Christoph Meiser
Producer
Christiane Erhardt
Writer
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Christian Hohoff
Writer
Beate Fischer-Weiskirch
Editor
Ernst Schmid
Director of Photography
Marcus A. Clarén
Producer
Peter Märthesheimer
Producer
Rolf Moser
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is I Only Want You to Love Me about?
Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relationships are based on the principles of exchange or purchase, he abides by these rules and gives generous presents to his family and his wife, Erika. But when he is unable to keep up this lifestyle, his story takes a horrendous turn...
Who directed I Only Want You to Love Me?
I Only Want You to Love Me was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in I Only Want You to Love Me?
The principal cast of I Only Want You to Love Me includes Vitus Zeplichal, Elke Aberle, Alexander Allerson, Erni Mangold, Annemarie Wendl.
When was I Only Want You to Love Me released and how long is it?
I Only Want You to Love Me was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for I Only Want You to Love Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Only Want You to Love Me was composed by Peer Raben.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Only Want You to Love Me?
I Only Want You to Love Me holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).