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The Morals of Ruth Halbfass (1972): Cast

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The Morals of Ruth Halbfass is a 1972 comedy drama directed by Volker Schlöndorff, starring Senta Berger as Ruth Halbfass, Peter Ehrlich and Susanne Rettig. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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The Morals of Ruth Halbfass (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Morals of Ruth Halbfass About?

The premise of The Morals of Ruth Halbfass without spoilers.

Ruth, married to prosperous corsetry mogul Erich Halbfass, lives in comfort: the family business thrives, Erich enjoys the private pool, and their daughter Aglaia excels at school. Feeling restless, the middle‑class wife starts a clandestine affair with Aglaia’s art teacher, Franz Vogelsang, a liaison that soon spirals into murder and manslaughter.

The Morals of Ruth Halbfass Themes & Keywords

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  • sex scene
  • new german cinema
  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

The Morals of Ruth Halbfass Cast & Characters

Senta Berger leads the cast as Ruth Halbfass, with Peter Ehrlich as Erich Halbfass and Susanne Rettig as Aglaia Halbfass. Directed by Volker Schlöndorff; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Volker Schlöndorff

More films directed by Volker Schlöndorff, best-rated first: Strike, Diplomacy, The Tin Drum and The Ninth Day.

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The Morals of Ruth Halbfass FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Morals of Ruth Halbfass, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Morals of Ruth Halbfass?

The Morals of Ruth Halbfass runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Morals of Ruth Halbfass released?

The Morals of Ruth Halbfass was released on April 12, 1972.

Who directed The Morals of Ruth Halbfass?

The Morals of Ruth Halbfass was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

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Who is in the cast of The Morals of Ruth Halbfass?

The Morals of Ruth Halbfass stars Senta Berger as Ruth Halbfass, Peter Ehrlich as Erich Halbfass and Susanne Rettig as Aglaia Halbfass, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Morals of Ruth Halbfass have a post-credit scene?

No. The Morals of Ruth Halbfass has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Morals of Ruth Halbfass in?

The original language of The Morals of Ruth Halbfass is German.

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