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Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970)
Warum läuft Herr R. Amok? (original title)

88 min  -  Drama  -   17 November 1977 (USA)
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With slicked-down hair and three-piece suits, dependable Herr Raab is a technical draftsman. He gets... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lilith Ungerer Lilith Ungerer ...
Kurt Raab Kurt Raab ...
Lilo Pempeit Lilo Pempeit ...
Kollegin im Büro
Franz Maron Franz Maron ...
Chef
Harry Baer Harry Baer ...
Kollege im Büro
Peter Moland Peter Moland ...
Kollege im Büro
Hanna Schygulla Hanna Schygulla ...
Schulfreundin
Ingrid Caven Ingrid Caven ...
Nachbarin
Irm Hermann Irm Hermann ...
Nachbarin
Doris Mattes Doris Mattes ...
Nachbarin
Hannes Gromball Hannes Gromball ...
Nachbar
Vinzenz Sterr Vinzenz Sterr ...
Opa Raab (as Herr Sterr)
Maria Sterr Maria Sterr ...
Oma Raab (as Frau Sterr)
Peer Raben Peer Raben ...
Schulfreund
Eva Pampuch Eva Pampuch ...
Schallplattenverkäuferin
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With slicked-down hair and three-piece suits, dependable Herr Raab is a technical draftsman. He gets along with his colleagues although his boss wants him to go beyond technical cleanliness to problem solving. He's a dutiful husband; his wife's a social climber and pushes him to seek a promotion, but they also share sweet moments. He's a caring father, helping his son with homework. His parents visit; his mother criticizes his wife. Old School friends drop by, as do neighbors. Some comment on Raab's wife's expensive tastes. His promotion may be a long shot, especially after he gives a dull and tipsy toast at an office dinner. But why would Herr Raab run amok? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Drama

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Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dlaczego pan R. oszalal? See more »

Filming Locations:

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

DEM 135,000 (estimated)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Germany: (Festivalfassung)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

In 2003 on a interview for Village Voice Hanna Schygulla claimed that this film was completely done by co-director Michael Fengler and Rainer Werner Fassbinder had nothing to do with the actual film. She also claimed that film was almost completely improvised which wasn't Fassbinder's way to make movies. Fassbinder still is credited as director and writer on the actual film and on many official sources, including Fassbinder Foundation's website. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Herr R. leaves the doctor the camera team can be seen in the mirror on the wall. See more »

Connections

References Alma Mater (1969) See more »

Soundtracks

"Stand by Me"
Performed by Ben E. King See more »