
Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? 1970
Overview
Technical draftsman Herr R. is a dependable guy. 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 pressures 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 schoolmates drop by, as do neighbours. Some comment on his wife's expensive tastes. His promotion ma
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Cast

Kurt Raab
Mr. R.

Lilith Ungerer
Mrs. R.

Lilo Pempeit
Coworker
Franz Maron
Boss

Hanna Schygulla
Hanna

Irm Hermann
Neighbor

Ingrid Caven
Neighbor

Harry Baer
Coworker
Peter Moland
Coworker

Doris Mattes
Neighbor