
Despair
A hysterical comedy
Berlin, 1930, during the rise of Nazism. Hermann Hermann, a Russian emigrant and chocolate manufacturer, married to the capricious Lydia, loses his temper more and more every day when dealing with his workers and other businessmen; until he meets Felix, a vagrant, who seems to be physically identical to him; a disconcerting fact that leads Hermann Hermann to plot a particular way out of a fake world he actually hates.
Where to Watch
You can check official streaming platforms for availability:
Movie Details
- Original Title: Despair
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Release Date: 1978-09-20
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Rating: 6.5/10 (42 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Bavaria Studios
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.5083
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

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

Alexander Allerson
as Mayer

Hark Bohm
as Doctor
Gallery









Trailers & Clips
Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Despair?▼
Despair is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1978-09-20.
Who are the main actors in Despair?▼
The main cast includes Dirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol, Klaus Löwitsch, Volker Spengler, Bernhard Wicki, .
Where can I watch Despair online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Despair is available.
Is Despair based on a true story?▼
A hysterical comedy
What is the IMDb rating of Despair?▼
Despair has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 42 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Despair?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Despair?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Bavaria Studios. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Despair filmed?▼
Despair was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Despair?▼
The total runtime of Despair is 117 minutes.
Is Despair suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Despair?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Despair.
Does Despair have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
Similar Movies

Little Peach

The Tiger Gang

The Count of Monte-Cristo

Nightwatching

The Story of O

Sense and Sensibility

The Sum of All Fears

Read It and Weep

A Tale of Two Cities

Southland Tales

Eternal Visionary

The Domestics

Buffalo Soldiers

The Wedding Banquet

The Sting

Freejack

Femme Fatale

Orlando

Everyone's Going to Like Your Film!

Storm over Tjurö