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Satan’s Brew

Satan’s Brew

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Satan’s Brew

1976

1h 53m

6.4(35 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A famous poet who hasn't written a word in two years unconsciously plagiarizes the work of Stefan George, while dealing with several mistresses, his dimwitted brother, and a murder investigation.

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10 featured cast members

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Kurt Raab

Kurt Raab

Walter Kranz

Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Andree

Helen Vita

Helen Vita

Luise Kranz

Volker Spengler

Volker Spengler

Ernst Kranz

Ingrid Caven

Ingrid Caven

Lisa

Y Sa Lo

Y Sa Lo

Lana von Meyerbeer

Ulli Lommel

Ulli Lommel

Lauf

Brigitte Mira

Brigitte Mira

Walter's mother

Marquard Bohm

Marquard Bohm

Rolf, Lilly's husband

Christiane Maybach

Christiane Maybach

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Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Written by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Produced by: Michael Fengler

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