Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven poster

Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven (1975)

7.619751h 48mDE
Drama

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rating

7.6/10

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

DE

Release

July 7, 1975

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Overview

Frau Emma Küsters prepares dinner late one seemingly-ordinary afternoon in her seemingly-ordinary Frankfurt kitchen. She wants to add canned sausages to the stew; her irritating daughter-in-law thinks otherwise. But the point is moot: Ernst Küsters has not only murdered the personnel director at the...

Cast

Brigitte Mira

Brigitte Mira

Emma Küsters

Ingrid Caven

Ingrid Caven

Corinna

Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Frau Thälmann

Karlheinz Böhm

Karlheinz Böhm

Karl Tillmann

Irm Hermann

Irm Hermann

Helene

Gottfried John

Gottfried John

Jörg Niemeyer

Kurt Raab

Kurt Raab

Barkeeper Gustav

Peter Kern

Peter Kern

Nachtklubbesitzer

Armin Meier

Armin Meier

Ernst

Matthias Fuchs

Matthias Fuchs

Horst Knab

Gustav Holzapfel

Gustav Holzapfel

Herr Holzapfel

Lilo Pempeit

Lilo Pempeit

Sekretärin

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven (1975), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Frau Emma Küsters prepares dinner late one seemingly-ordinary afternoon in her seemingly-ordinary Frankfurt kitchen. She wants to add canned sausages to the stew; her irritating daughter-in-law thinks otherwise. But the point is moot: Ernst Küsters has not only murdered the personnel director at the soap factory where he's employed but succeeded that by committing suicide.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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