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The Morals of Ruth Halbfass

19721h 29mVolker Schlöndorff
IMDb 6.7

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Ruth is the wife of well-heeled corsetry manufacturer Erich Halbfass. As business booms, Erich lives frivolously and their daughter Aglaia attends school. The bored middle-class wife begins a secret affair with Aglaia's drawing teacher, setting murder and manslaughter in motion.

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What is The Morals of Ruth Halbfass (1972) about?

Ruth is the wife of well-heeled corsetry manufacturer Erich Halbfass. As business booms, Erich lives frivolously and their daughter Aglaia attends school. The bored middle-class wife begins a secret affair with Aglaia's drawing teacher, setting murder and manslaughter in motion.

Who stars in The Morals of Ruth Halbfass?

The Morals of Ruth Halbfass stars Senta Berger (Ruth Halbfass), Margarethe von Trotta (Doris Vogelsang), Helmut Griem (Franz Vogelsang), Peter Ehrlich (Erich Halbfass), Marian Seidowsky (Francesco). The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

How long is The Morals of Ruth Halbfass?

The Morals of Ruth Halbfass has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972.

Is The Morals of Ruth Halbfass worth watching?

The Morals of Ruth Halbfass holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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