Movie

Despair

“A hysterical comedy”

★ 6.5(47)19781h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Release date: 1978-09-15
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Budget: $2,600,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Bavaria Studios

Despair — trailer

About Despair

Despair is a 1978 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Dirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol and Klaus Löwitsch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Despair in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Hermann Hermann

Andréa Ferréol

Lydia Hermann

Klaus Löwitsch

Felix Weber

Volker Spengler

Ardalion

Bernhard Wicki

Orlovius

Armin Meier

Silverman / Sergeant Brown / Foreman

Peter Kern

Müller

Adrian Hoven

Inspector Schelling

Alexander Allerson

Mayer

Hark Bohm

Doctor

Roger Fritz

Inspector Braun

Gottfried John

Perebrodov

Themes & keywords

berlin, germanyhusband wife relationshipbased on novel or bookbusinessmanchocolateidentityparanoiaidentity crisisattempt to escapepainterrepublic of weimaralienationantisemitismmental illnessmadness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Despair in Mexico?+

Despair is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Despair on Netflix?+

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How long is Despair?+

Despair has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Despair?+

Despair stars Dirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol, Klaus Löwitsch, Volker Spengler and Bernhard Wicki.

When did Despair come out?+

Despair is a 1978 movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

What genre is Despair?+

Despair is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Despair?+

Despair was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.