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When was Despair released?

Despair release date was September 20, 1978. That means the movie is out now. Production country: Germany. Original language: English.

Watch the official trailers for Despair

Watch the main official trailer for Despair in one place. Most of these clips were released around July 2014, capturing the movie at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the movie's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into watching.

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Where to watch Despair for free ?

Despair is available to stream on SuperFilmz. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in Germany. However, you can watch Despair for free on SuperFilmz, with ads.

What is Despair about?

A hysterical comedy. Berlin, 1930, during the rise of Nazism. Hermann Hermann, a Russian emigrant and chocolate manufacturer, married to the capricious Lydia, loses his temper more and more every day when dealing with his workers and other businessmen; until he meets Felix, a vagrant, who seems to be physically identical to him; a disconcerting fact that leads Hermann Hermann to plot a particular way out of a fake world he actually hates. It blends drama, thriller elements. The film reflects a distinct Germany style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. With a runtime of 1h 57m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.

Cast and crew of Despair

The main cast includes Dirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol and Klaus Löwitsch. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Tom Stoppard, produced by Peter Märthesheimer.

Dirk Bogarde

as Hermann Hermann

Andréa Ferréol

as Lydia Hermann

Klaus Löwitsch

as Felix Weber

Volker Spengler

as Ardalion

Bernhard Wicki

as Orlovius

Armin Meier

as Silverman / Sergeant Brown / Foreman

Peter Kern

as Müller

Adrian Hoven

as Inspector Schelling

Alexander Allerson

as Mayer

Hark Bohm

as Doctor

Roger Fritz

as Inspector Braun

Gottfried John

as Perebrodov

Y Sa Lo

as Elsie

Lilo Pempeit

as Mrs. Schmidt

Ingrid Caven

as Hotel Manager

Voli Geiler

as 1st Landlady

Isolde Barth

as 2nd Landlady

Gitty Djamal

as Woman in Pension

Harry Baer

as Innkeeper

Osman Ragheb

as Post Office Clerck

Hans Zander

as Müller's Brother [Scenes Deleted]

Box office performance of Despair

Despair was produced with a budget of $2.6 million.

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