
Romy Haag portrays Clarissa Vornfeist who dreams of fame, while Otto Sander in his role as Wilfried plans to transform her into a plastic doll using a prepared broiler.
Directed by Helmut Wietz, Plastikfieber leans on a strong ensemble — Romy Haag, Otto Sander, Thomas Voburka — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1979.
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