Top Cast
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Kai
Jürgen Watzke
Mac Allan
Klaus-Dieter Klebsch
Herr Kubalski
Kirsten Block
Fräulein Lydia
Brigitte Möhring
Kais Mutter
Torsten Michaelis
Kais Bruder
Klaus Hecke
Kriminalinspektor Fliegepfiff
Michael Kind
Kriminalassistent Schleicher
Hajo Müller
Polizeipräsident
Fritz Decho
Herr Balluschka
Heinz Rennhack
Regisseur
Peter Jahoda
Kameramann
Hans Klima
Thomas Putensen
Helmut Hellmann
Jörg Hengstler
Roland Kuchenbuch
Willi Neuenhahn
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Günter Meyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolf Durian, Günter Meyer
- Original Score
- Johannes Schlecht
- Original Title
- Kai aus der Kiste
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Günter Meyer
Wolf Durian, Günter Meyer
Johannes Schlecht
Wolfgang Braumann
Helga Risch Wardeck
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Braumann
Director of Photography
Helga Risch Wardeck
Editor
Günter Meyer
Director
Günter Meyer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kai from the Box
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kai from the Box about?
Kai, a young boy, living in 1923 Berlin tries to convince an American businessman that he can market his chewing gum better than anyone else in town.
Who directed Kai from the Box?
Kai from the Box was directed by Günter Meyer.
Who stars in Kai from the Box?
The principal cast of Kai from the Box includes Christoph Zeller, Jürgen Watzke, Klaus-Dieter Klebsch, Kirsten Block, Brigitte Möhring.
When was Kai from the Box released and how long is it?
Kai from the Box was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Kai from the Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kai from the Box was composed by Johannes Schlecht.
Is Kai from the Box based on a book or true story?
Kai from the Box is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wolf Durian".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kai from the Box?
Kai from the Box holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).