Despair
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Despair is a drama e thriller movie released in 1978, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Dirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol e Klaus Löwitsch. It runs 1h 57min.
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Availability in Brazil · updated 02/10/2026
Cast of Despair
12 actors
Dirk Bogarde
as Hermann Hermann
Andréa Ferréol
as Lydia Hermann
Klaus Löwitsch
as Felix Weber
Volker Spengler
as Ardalion
Bernhard Wicki
as Orlovius
Armin Meier
as Silverman / Sergeant Brown / Foreman
Peter Kern
as Müller
Adrian Hoven
as Inspector Schelling
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- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Cinematography
- Michael Ballhaus
- Editing
- Juliane Lorenz, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Music
- Peer Raben
- Production
- Peter Märthesheimer
- Screenplay
- Tom Stoppard
Where you've seen the cast of Despair
- Dirk Bogarde as Hermann Hermann is also in O Criado (1963) and Agente Secreto Contra Moscou (1964)
- Andréa Ferréol as Lydia Hermann is also in O Doutor da Felicidade (2017)
- Klaus Löwitsch as Felix Weber is also in Desafio Radical (2002) and O Que Fazer em Caso de Incêndio (2001)
Frequently asked questions about Despair
Where to watch Despair?
We haven't found where to watch Despair in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.
Is Despair on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 02/10/2026, Despair was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is Despair?
Despair runs 1h 57min (117 minutes).
Is Despair based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
What year did Despair come out?
Despair came out in 1978.
Despair details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Germany
- Production companies
- Bavaria Studios
Themes
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