Mental Cruelty (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1962, Mental Cruelty is a drama film directed by Hannes Schmidhauser, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. On a summer morning, the opening of the trial in the Zurich District Court is scheduled for 8 a.m. The case of Marlene Faber and Nick Merk's divorce is being heard on the grounds of "mental cruelty." The couple is waiting outside the courtroom for their divorce and is reliving their marriage: from the honeymoon to the first quarrels and the end.
Who’s in it. Mental Cruelty stars Gitty Djamal as Marlene Faber, Hannes Schmidhauser as Nick Merk, Erwin Strahl as Jo and Hans Grimm as Weibel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Mental Cruelty sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mental Cruelty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mental Cruelty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mental Cruelty (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mental Cruelty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mental Cruelty worth watching?
- Mental Cruelty holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mental Cruelty?
- Mental Cruelty stars Gitty Djamal, Hannes Schmidhauser, Erwin Strahl, Hans Grimm and Ruth von Hagen.
- When was Mental Cruelty released?
- Mental Cruelty was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.