The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Merchant of Four Seasons: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Here's the full cast of The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Hans Hirschmüller as Hans Epp; Irm Hermann as Irmgard Epp; Hanna Schygulla as Anna Epp, Hans's sister; Andrea Schober as Renate Epp, Hans's daughter; Karl Scheydt as Anzell; Klaus Löwitsch as Harry; Gusti Kreissl as Mother Epp; Ingrid Caven as Hans's great love
About The Merchant of Four Seasons
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Merchant of Four Seasons?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Merchant of Four Seasons?
Hans Hirschmüller as Hans Epp; Irm Hermann as Irmgard Epp; Hanna Schygulla as Anna Epp, Hans's sister; Andrea Schober as Renate Epp, Hans's daughter; Karl Scheydt as Anzell; Klaus Löwitsch as Harry; Gusti Kreissl as Mother Epp; Ingrid Caven as Hans's great love
Is this The Merchant of Four Seasons guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



