Despair
Berlin, 1930, during the rise of Nazism. Hermann Hermann, a Russian emigrant and chocolate manufacturer, married to the capricious Lydia, loses his temper more and more every day when dealing with his workers and other businessmen; until he meets Felix, a vagrant, who seems to be physically identical to him; a disconcerting fact that leads Hermann Hermann to plot a particular way out of a fake world he actually hates.
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Where can I watch Despair in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Despair?
Despair scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Despair?
Despair stars Dirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol, Klaus Löwitsch, Volker Spengler, and Bernhard Wicki. Rainer Werner Fassbinder is the director.
How long is Despair?
Despair runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
When did Despair come out?
Despair was released on September 20, 1978.
Which studio made Despair?
Despair was produced by Bavaria Studios in Germany.
What was the budget for Despair?
Despair was made on a budget of $2,600,000.
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