The Cat
Die Katze
Synopsis
Two bank robbers hold the clerks hostage and demand 3 million German marks as ransom. What the police do not realize is that the true criminal mastermind watches them from outside the bank, anticipating every move.
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Die Katze / The Cat (1988) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-26
Top Cast
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Götz George
Probek
Gudrun Landgrebe
Jutta Ehser
Heinz Hoenig
Junghein
Ralf Richter
Britz
Sabine Kaack
Irma
Joachim Kemmer
Voss
Ulrich Gebauer
Ehser
Iris Disse
Gudrun
Erich Will
Feldhaus
Heinrich Schafmeister
Otten
Uli Krohm
Kramer
Claus-Dieter Reents
Ruecker
Bernd Hoffmann
Mattusch
Walter Gontermann
Kern
Ernst Petry
Ernst
Gabriele Ausböck
Helmut Holzer
Klaus Maas
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominik Graf
- Screenplay & Story
- Uwe Erichsen
- Original Score
- Andreas Köbner
- Original Title
- Die Katze
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominik Graf
Uwe Erichsen, Christoph Fromm
Andreas Köbner
Martin Schäfer
Christel Suckow
Georg Feil, Günter Rohrbach
Department Leadership Roster
Dominik Graf
Director
Christoph Fromm
Writer
Uwe Erichsen
Screenplay
Georg Feil
Producer
Günter Rohrbach
Producer
Martin Schäfer
Director of Photography
Christel Suckow
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat
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What is The Cat about?
Two bank robbers hold the clerks hostage and demand 3 million German marks as ransom. What the police do not realize is that the true criminal mastermind watches them from outside the bank, anticipating every move.
Who directed The Cat?
The Cat was directed by Dominik Graf.
Who stars in The Cat?
The principal cast of The Cat includes Götz George, Gudrun Landgrebe, Heinz Hoenig, Ralf Richter, Sabine Kaack.
When was The Cat released and how long is it?
The Cat was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat was composed by Andreas Köbner.
Is The Cat based on a book or true story?
The Cat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Uwe Erichsen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat?
The Cat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).