Fox and His Friends (1975) — Perfery

(1975)Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder125 minDrama

“Survival of the fittest.”

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.

Rainer Werner Fassbinderas Franz "Fox" Bieberkopf

Peter Chatelas Eugen Thiess

Karlheinz Böhmas Max

Adrian Hovenas Wolf Thiess, Eugen's Father

Christiane Maybachas Hedwig

Harry Baeras Philip

Hans Zanderas Barman Springer

Kurt Raabas Wodka-Peter

Rudolf Lenzas Attorney Dr. Siebenkäss

Karl Scheydtas Klaus

Peter Kernas Florist "Fatty" Schmidt

Karl-Heinz Staudenmeyeras Krapp

Walter Sedlmayras Car Dealer

Bruce Lowas Doctor

Marquard Bohmas American Soldier

Brigitte Miraas Shopkeeper #2

Evelyn Künnekeas Secretary at Travel Agency

Barbara Valentinas Albine

Elma Karlowaas Shopkeeper #1

Ingrid Cavenas Singer in Bar

Lilo Pempeitas Neighbor

Ulla Jacobssonas Eugen's Mother

Hark Bohmas Policeman Müller (uncredited)

Katherina Buchhammeras Madame Antoinette (uncredited)