The Merchant of Four Seasons
Summary: Hans Epp is a self-destructive man who lives a dissatisfied life. He tries to find meaning as a fruit vendor, but a heart attack impedes his ability to work, which turns his dissatisfaction into despair.
Release Date: February 10, 1972
Genre: Drama
Director:
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer:
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Runtime: 1 h 28 min
MPAA: Not Rated
Production: Tango Film
Country: West Germany
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 325,000
Domestic: $ 8,144
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