Cat and Mouse
Katz und Maus
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…
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter Brandt
Joachim Mahlke (older)
Wolfgang Neuss
Pilenz
Herbert Weißbach
Klohse
Claudia Bremer
Tulla
Michael Hinz
Jagdflieger
Helmut Kircher
Captain Lieutenant
Ingrid van Bergen
Mahlkes Tante
Lars Brandt
Joachim Mahlke (younger)
Hans-Peter Brandes
Esch
Wolf-Ruediger Knoche
Kupka
Klaus Langeheinecke
Buschmann
Mathias Wagner
Winter
Wolfgang Zeller
Schiller
Christof Arnold
Sonntag
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hansjürgen Pohland
- Screenplay & Story
- Helmut Kircher, Michael Hinz, Hansjürgen Pohland
- Original Title
- Katz und Maus
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Modern Art Film, Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hansjürgen Pohland
Helmut Kircher, Michael Hinz, Hansjürgen Pohland, Günter Grass
Department Leadership Roster
Hansjürgen Pohland
Director
Helmut Kircher
Screenplay
Michael Hinz
Screenplay
Hansjürgen Pohland
Screenplay
Jerzy Szeski
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cat and Mouse
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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 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…
Who directed Cat and Mouse?
Cat and Mouse was directed by Hansjürgen Pohland.
Who stars in Cat and Mouse?
The principal cast of Cat and Mouse includes Peter Brandt, Wolfgang Neuss, Herbert Weißbach, Claudia Bremer, Michael Hinz.
When was Cat and Mouse released and how long is it?
Cat and Mouse was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is Cat and Mouse based on a book or true story?
Cat and Mouse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Günter Grass".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cat and Mouse?
Cat and Mouse holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).