With the defeat of the Nazis looming large, "Maria" (Hanna Schygulla) marries her sweet-heart "Hermann" (Klaus Löwitch) before he is promptly sent off to the front and she loses all trace of him. With her nation now in ruins, she has no way of surviving and so has to adapt by using her wits, guile and even her body to keep alive. Fortunately, she alights on an American soldier who enables her to keep her head above…
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Hanna Schygulla
Maria Braun
Klaus Löwitsch
Hermann Braun
Ivan Desny
Karl Oswald
George Eagles
Bill
Gisela Uhlen
Mother
Elisabeth Trissenaar
Betti Klenze
Gottfried John
Willi Klenze
Hark Bohm
Senkenberg
Günter Lamprecht
Hans Wetzel
Lilo Pempeit
Frau Ehmke
Michael Ballhaus
Counsel
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Peddler
Günther Kaufmann
American on Train
Claus Holm
Doctor
Anton Schiersner
Grandpa Berger
Sonja Neudorfer
Red Cross Nurse
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FAQ about The Marriage of Maria Braun
What is The Marriage of Maria Braun about?
Maria marries a young soldier in the last days of World War II, only for him to go missing in the war. She must rely on her beauty and ambition to navigate the difficult post-war years alone.
When was The Marriage of Maria Braun released?
The Marriage of Maria Braun was released in 1979.
What genres does The Marriage of Maria Braun belong to?
The Marriage of Maria Braun is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Marriage of Maria Braun?
The cast of The Marriage of Maria Braun includes Hanna Schygulla, Klaus Löwitsch, Ivan Desny, George Eagles, Gisela Uhlen.