In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.
Genre: Drama
Stars: Rosel Zech, Hilmar Thate, Cornelia Froboess, Annemarie Düringer, Doris Schade, Erik Schumann
Crew: Pea Fröhlich (Screenplay), Thomas Schühly (Producer), Barbara Baum (Costume Design), Walter E. Richarz (Art Direction), Peter Märthesheimer (Screenplay), Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Director)
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Studio: Laura Film, Tango Film, Rialto Film, Trio Film, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Runtime: 105 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 13, 1982
IMDb: 3.8
Keywords:alcohol, munich, germany, addiction, morphine, doctor, drugs, movie star, sports writer, 1950s, fading star
