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Backhouse Bliss

1219801h 37mHerrmann Zschoche

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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.

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What is Backhouse Bliss (1980) about?

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.

Who stars in Backhouse Bliss?

Backhouse Bliss stars Dieter Mann (Karl Erp), Ute Lubosch (Fräulein Broder), Jutta Wachowiak (Elisabeth Erp), Peter Bause (Theo Haßler), Gerry Wolff (Fred Mantek). The film was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.

How long is Backhouse Bliss?

Backhouse Bliss has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated 12.

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