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An African-American GI retires from the US Army in West Berlin to live with his white girlfriend, who already has a baby with another black man. After an argument with her family, she deserts him as well. Despite finding a job and a new place to live, he keeps running into racism, which also manifests itself in sexual intimidation.

Top Cast

  • Conrad Jennings

    Conrad Jennings

  • Ortrud Beginnen

    Ortrud Beginnen

  • Ingrid Caven

    Ingrid Caven

  • Peter Chatel

    Peter Chatel

  • Rainer Werner Fassbinder

    Rainer Werner Fassbinder

    Self

  • Hansi Jochmann

    Hansi Jochmann

  • Günther Kaufmann

    Günther Kaufmann

  • Evelyne Traeger

    Evelyne Traeger

  • Hildegard Wensch

    Hildegard Wensch

Overview

An African-American GI retires from the US Army in West Berlin to live with his white girlfriend, who already has a baby with another black man. After an argument with her family, she deserts him as well. Despite finding a job and a new place to live, he keeps running into racism, which also manifests itself in sexual intimidation.

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