Hans Epp is a self-destructive man who lives a dissatisfied life. He tries to find meaning as a fruit vendor, but a heart attack impedes his ability to work, which turns his dissatisfaction into despair.
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Title: The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Hans Hirschmüller | ... | Hans Epp / Husband | |
| Irm Hermann | ... | Irmgard Epp / Wife | |
| Hanna Schygulla | ... | Anna Epp / Hans's single sister | |
| Klaus Löwitsch | ... | Harry Radek / 2nd salesman | |
| Karl Scheydt | ... | Anzell / Irmgard's lover | |
| Andrea Schober | ... | Renate Epp / Hans's daughter | |
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Gusti Kreissl | ... | Mother Epp |
| Ingrid Caven | ... | Hans's great love | |
| Kurt Raab | ... | Kurt / Heide's husband | |
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Heide Simon | ... | Heide / Hans's married sister |
| Peter Chatel | ... | Dr. Harlach | |
| Elga Sorbas | ... | Marile / The whore | |
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Lilo Pempeit | ... | Customer |
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Walter Sedlmayr | ... | Fruit cart salesman (as Walther Sedlmayer) |
| El Hedi ben Salem | ... | The Arab (as Salem El Heïdi) | |
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Fruit vendor Hans (Hans Hirschmüller) cannot please his family. His mother harps on his failures. His wife is openly discontent. He must peddle produce to his beloved ex-girlfriend, and he is mocked by his customers for being shorter and fatter than his wife. He is withdrawn, crushed, and humiliated. He can not meet the high standards of his mother, he has to give up his job as a police officer when he gets involved with a prostitute in the office. He turns to drinking and violence, but his rage causes his wife and daughter to leave him. While desperately begging for their return, he suffers a debilitating heart attack. His family comes back, but Hans is unable to work and must hire help for his fruit stand. Hans' first employee is his wife's ex-lover, whom he fires for embezzling. He then hires a friend and hero from his legionnaire days, Harry (Klaus Löwitsch), out of pity. Harry is hardworking, diligent, and clever. He turns Hans' business around and enlivens his home life. Harry's... Written by lament
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Country:
West GermanyRelease Date:
10 February 1972 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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