The Wildcat
Originally released in 1921. The Wildcat is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ernst Lubitsch. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pola Negri, Victor Janson, and Paul Heidemann
Synopsis
A charismatic lieutenant newly assigned to a remote fort is captured by a group of mountain bandits, thus setting in motion a madcap farce that is Lubitsch at his most unrestrained. A wonderfully anarchic and playfully subversive satire of military life from one of the great comedy filmmakers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1921
104 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (45 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pola Negri
as Rischka
Victor Janson
as Kommandant der Festung Tossenstein
Paul Heidemann
as Leutnant Alexis
Wilhelm Diegelmann
as Räuberhauptmann Claudius
Hermann Thimig
as Pepo
Edith Meller
as Lilli
Marga Köhler
as Frau des Kommandanten
Paul Graetz
as Zofano
Erwin Kopp
as Tripo
Paul Biensfeldt
as Dafko
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Projektions-AG Union
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wildcat about?
A charismatic lieutenant newly assigned to a remote fort is captured by a group of mountain bandits, thus setting in motion a madcap farce that is Lubitsch at his most unrestrained. A wonderfully a...
Who directed The Wildcat?
The Wildcat was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
How long is The Wildcat?
The Wildcat has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Wildcat released?
The Wildcat was released on April 14, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wildcat?
The main cast of The Wildcat includes Pola Negri, Victor Janson, Paul Heidemann, Wilhelm Diegelmann, Hermann Thimig.