Backhouse Bliss (1980)

7.0/10 • 97 min • Drama

Overview

Karl Erp is a middle-aged man with two children and a boring marriage. After starting an exciting affair with his intern, Miss Broder, he leaves his loveless marriage and moves in with his lover. Under pressure from Miss Broder’s mother, Karl once again promises marriage. He finds, however, that the excitement that drew him to her in the first place doesn’t carry over into their daily lives.

Cast

Dieter Mann

Karl Erp

Ute Lubosch

Fräulein Broder

Peter Bause

Theo Haßler

Gerry Wolff

Fred Mantek

Annemone Haase

Frau Mantek

Käthe Reichel

Frau Wolff

Gisela Morgen

Mutter von Elisabeth

Thomas Neumann

Kratzsch

Fritz Diez

Ursula Werner

Jaecki Schwarz

Katharina Lind

Rolf Römer

Joachim Tomaschewsky

Fred Delmare

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