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.
Release Date | May 13, 1982 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Die Sehnsucht der Veronika Voss | |
Runtime | 1h 45min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | English, German | |
Original Language | German | |
Production Countries | Germany | |
Production Companies | Laura FilmTango FilmRialto FilmTrio FilmMaran FilmSüddeutscher Rundfunk |