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Sheer Madness

161h 45m1983Margarethe von Trotta
IMDb: 6.6/10Rotten: 83%
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Two women–a literature professor and a painter–start to rely upon their friendship as an alternative to their unhappy relationships with the men in their lives.

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What is Sheer Madness (1983) about?

Two women–a literature professor and a painter–start to rely upon their friendship as an alternative to their unhappy relationships with the men in their lives.

Who stars in Sheer Madness?

Sheer Madness stars Hanna Schygulla (Olga), Angela Winkler (Ruth), Peter Striebeck (Franz), Christine Fersen (Erika), Franz Buchrieser (Dieter). The film was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.

How long is Sheer Madness?

Sheer Madness has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated 16.

Is Sheer Madness worth watching?

Sheer Madness holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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