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.

• DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
• Release13 May 1982
• GenreDrama
• Duration1h 45m
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  7.188
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  Laura Film, Tango Film, Rialto Film, Trio Film, Maran Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk