Veronika Voss
In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.
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Veronika Voss
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
May 13, 1982
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama
User Score
72%
Original Title
Die Sehnsucht der Veronika Voss
Production Companies
Laura Film, Tango Film, Rialto Film, Trio Film, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Description
In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.
