Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

(1970)

★ 7.4 IMDb · 92 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 1970

Runtime: 84 мин

Country: Germany

Director: Райнер Вернер Фасбиндер, Michael Fengler

Cast: Kurt Raab, Lilith Ungerer, Lilo Pempeit, Franz Maron, Ханна Шигулла, Irm Hermann, Ingrid Caven, Harry Baer, Peter Moland, Doris Mattes

Plot

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 may be a long shot, especially after he gives a dull and tipsy toast at an office dinner. But why would Herr R. run amok?