Cat and Mouse
Originally released in 1967. Cat and Mouse is a war/drama film. directed by Hansjürgen Pohland. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Brandt, Wolfgang Neuss, and Herbert Weißbach
Synopsis
In 1966, a former gymnast returns to his hometown Danzig, which is now a part of Poland. He begins to reflect on one of his classmates, Joachim Mahlke, who disappeared during World War II. Mahlke was initially marked as an outsider due to his oversized Adam’s apple, but when he turned out to be a great diver, the in-crowd embraced him. Then he steals a Knight’s Cross from a soldier and is expelled from school. Volunteering for war service, he earns a medal himself and hopes his reputation will be rehabilitated. But the school principal refuses and Mahlke deserts from the army…
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Poland
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Director
Top Cast
Peter Brandt
as Joachim Mahlke (older)
Wolfgang Neuss
as Pilenz
Herbert Weißbach
as Klohse
Claudia Bremer
as Tulla
Michael Hinz
as Jagdflieger
Helmut Kircher
as Captain Lieutenant
Ingrid van Bergen
as Mahlkes Tante
Lars Brandt
as Joachim Mahlke (younger)
Hans-Peter Brandes
as Esch
Wolf-Ruediger Knoche
as Kupka
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Modern Art Film
- Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cat and Mouse about?
In 1966, a former gymnast returns to his hometown Danzig, which is now a part of Poland. He begins to reflect on one of his classmates, Joachim Mahlke, who disappeared during World War II. Mahlke w...
Who directed Cat and Mouse?
Cat and Mouse was directed by Hansjürgen Pohland.
How long is Cat and Mouse?
Cat and Mouse has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Cat and Mouse released?
Cat and Mouse was released on February 7, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cat and Mouse?
The main cast of Cat and Mouse includes Peter Brandt, Wolfgang Neuss, Herbert Weißbach, Claudia Bremer, Michael Hinz.