Berlin Alexanderplatz S1E3 — A Hammer Blow to the Head Can Injure the Soul
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A Hammer Blow to the Head Can Injure the Soul

7.9/10 · 366 votesOct 20, 198059 min

Ranked #6 of 14 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Troubled by the dubious nature of Franz's job, Lina introduces him to family friend Otto Lüders, who turns out to be an ex-con he knows from prison, but Franz thinks Otto is good. With him, Franz begins selling shoelaces. In the first apartment, he spends

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes14

Cast9

Günter Lamprecht

Günter Lamprecht

Franz Biberkopf

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Eva

Gottfried John

Gottfried John

Reinhold

Barbara Sukowa

Barbara Sukowa

Emilie "Mieze" Karsunke

Franz Buchrieser

Franz Buchrieser

Meck

Ivan Desny

Ivan Desny

Pums

Brigitte Mira

Brigitte Mira

Frau Bast

Claus Holm

Claus Holm

Max

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Narrator (voice, uncredited)

Crew2

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Writer

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Episode Summary

"A Hammer Blow to the Head Can Injure the Soul" is episode 3 of Berlin Alexanderplatz season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 366 votes, ranking #6 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, it aired on October 20, 1980.