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Veronika Voss (1982)

Veronika Voss (1982)

Drama

Stars don't die, they fade away.

Release Date: 1982, May 13
Directors: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Countries: Germany
Production: Laura Film, Laura Film, Tango Film, Tango Film, Rialto Film, Rialto Film, Trio Film, Trio Film, Maran Film, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Cast: Peter Berling, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Johanna Hofer, Hans Wyprächtiger, Cornelia Froboess, Harry Baer, Annemarie Düringer, Günther Kaufmann, Rosel Zech, Doris Schade, Hilmar Thate, Volker Spengler

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

drugs addiction doctor alcohol 1950s movie star fading star munich, germany morphine sports writer