

Plot Summary
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
Full Cast & Characters

Hans Hirschmüller
Hans Epp

Irm Hermann
Irmgard Epp

Hanna Schygulla
Anna Epp, Hans's sister

Andrea Schober
Renate Epp, Hans's daughter

Karl Scheydt
Anzell

Klaus Löwitsch
Harry

Gusti Kreissl
Mother Epp

Ingrid Caven
Hans's great love

Peter Chatel
Dr. Harlach

Elga Sorbas
Marile

Kurt Raab
Kurt, Hans's brother-in-law

Hark Bohm
Polizei-Vorgesetzter
Director & Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
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The Merchant of Four Seasons was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and released in 1972.
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The Merchant of Four Seasons has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1972-03-10
- Status
- Released





