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Beware of a Holy Whore
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Beware of a Holy Whore

1971-09-01 · 103 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Comedy

Film director Jeff and his lead actor are taking their time getting to set. In their absence, the crew lack a purposeful way to spend their time waiting, so they drink heavily. However, as booze is downed and frustration sets in, morale hits rock bottom.

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Directors
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production companies
Antiteater-X-Film
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lou CastelLou CastelJeff
Eddie ConstantineEddie ConstantineEddie
Marquard BohmMarquard BohmRicky
Hanna SchygullaHanna SchygullaHanna
Rainer Werner FassbinderRainer Werner FassbinderSascha
Margarethe von TrottaMargarethe von TrottaBabs
Hannes FuchsDavid
Marcella MichelangeliMarcella MichelangeliMargaret
Karl ScheydtKarl ScheydtManfred
Ulli LommelUlli LommelKorbinian
Kurt RaabKurt RaabFred
Herb AndressHerb AndressMark
Monica TeuberBilli
Benjamin LevBenjamin LevCandy
Gianni Di LuigiMike
Werner SchroeterWerner SchroeterDeiters
Magdalena MontezumaMagdalena MontezumaIrm
Rudolf Waldemar BremRudolf Waldemar BremGaffer
Thomas SchiederJesus, Beleuchter
Enzo MonteduroEnzo Monteduro

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