 According to Berling this was the main reason why the film went over the budget, as the cash for the cocaine was coming from Fengler.In February 1978 the budget was reaching 1.7 million DM, and two most expensive scenes - the explosions at the beginning and at the end of the film - had not yet been shot.By this time Fassbinder had learned about Fengler's deal with Eckelkamp and the overselling of the film rights.