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.

Rosel Zechas Veronika Voss
Hilmar Thateas Robert Krohn
Cornelia Froboessas Henriette
Annemarie Düringeras Dr. Marianne Katz
Doris Schadeas Josefa
Erik Schumannas Dr. Edel
Elisabeth Volkmannas Grete
Armin Mueller-Stahlas Max Rehbein
Rainer Werner Fassbinderas Kinobesucher (uncredited)
Peter Berlingas Filmproduzent / Dicker Mann
Xaver Schwarzenberger