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Fox and His Friends
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Fox and His Friends

1975-06-06 · 125 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.

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Directors
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production companies
Tango Film, City Film
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rainer Werner FassbinderRainer Werner FassbinderFranz "Fox" Bieberkopf
Peter ChatelPeter ChatelEugen Thiess
Karlheinz BöhmKarlheinz BöhmMax
Adrian HovenAdrian HovenWolf Thiess, Eugen's Father
Christiane MaybachChristiane MaybachHedwig
Harry BaerHarry BaerPhilip
Hans ZanderBarman Springer
Kurt RaabKurt RaabWodka-Peter
Rudolf LenzRudolf LenzAttorney Dr. Siebenkäss
Karl ScheydtKarl ScheydtKlaus
Peter KernPeter KernFlorist "Fatty" Schmidt
Karl-Heinz StaudenmeyerKrapp
Walter SedlmayrWalter SedlmayrCar Dealer
Bruce LowBruce LowDoctor
Marquard BohmMarquard BohmAmerican Soldier
Brigitte MiraBrigitte MiraShopkeeper #2
Evelyn KünnekeEvelyn KünnekeSecretary at Travel Agency
Barbara ValentinBarbara ValentinAlbine
Elma KarlowaElma KarlowaShopkeeper #1
Ingrid CavenIngrid CavenSinger in Bar

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