Veronika Voss (1982)

7.2/10 105 min Drama

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.

Cast

Rosel Zech

Veronika Voss

Hilmar Thate

Robert Krohn

Cornelia Froboess

Henriette

Annemarie Düringer

Dr. Marianne Katz

Doris Schade

Josefa

Erik Schumann

Dr. Edel

Elisabeth Volkmann

Grete

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Max Rehbein

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Kinobesucher (uncredited)

Peter Berling

Filmproduzent / Dicker Mann

Günther Kaufmann

G.I. / Dealer (as Günter Kaufmann)

Lilo Pempeit

Chehm

Volker Spengler

1. Regisseur

Hans Wyprächtiger

Chefredakteur

Peter Zadek

2. Regisseur

Johanna Hofer

Alte Frau

Rudolf Platte

Alter Mann

Harry Baer

Head Waiter (uncredited)

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