
A group of young slackers spend most of their time hanging out in front of a Munich apartment building. When a Greek immigrant named Jorgos moves in, however, their aimless lives are shaken up. Soon, new tensions arise both within the group and with Jorgos.
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Katzelmacher leans on a strong ensemble — Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Hans Hirschmüller — 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 drama titles of 1969.
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