Ein Katzensprung
Synopsis
Young lieutenant Riedel, the leader of a motorized unit of NVA riflemen, is always concerned about his men. Thus, he is all the more happy that everything is running smoothly with the new recruits when he returns from his honeymoon. It seems to him that lance corporal Weißenbach, who is not only the oldest of the men but also a formidable armoured personnel carrier driver, has been a reliable stand-in for him. Thus, Riedel is all the more surprised when he learns that Weißenbach boosts the squad's performance with partly questionable methods.
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Walter Plathe
Leutnant Riedel
Ute Drewniok
Maria
Willi Schrade
Oberleutnant Melchert
Jörg Panknin
Hauptmann Kaiser
Veit Stübner
Soldat Maier
Eberhard Prüter
Soldat Radewald
Ursula Staack
Margit
Günter Rüger
Wirt
Gisbert-Peter Terhorst
Rudolf Ulrich
Holger Mahlich
Rainer Gohde
Maximilian Löser
Gerald Schaale
Jürgen Watzke
Herbert Schulz
Roland Kuchenbuch
Sina Fiedler-Engel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claus Dobberke
- Screenplay & Story
- Claus Dobberke, Walter Flegel, Wolfgang Ebeling
- Original Title
- Ein Katzensprung
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claus Dobberke
Claus Dobberke, Walter Flegel, Wolfgang Ebeling
Christa Helwig
Department Leadership Roster
Claus Dobberke
Director
Claus Dobberke
Writer
Walter Flegel
Writer
Christa Helwig
Editor
Wolfgang Ebeling
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ein Katzensprung
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What is Ein Katzensprung about?
Young lieutenant Riedel, the leader of a motorized unit of NVA riflemen, is always concerned about his men. Thus, he is all the more happy that everything is running smoothly with the new recruits when he returns from his honeymoon. It seems to him that lance corporal Weißenbach, who is not only the oldest of the men but also a formidable armoured personnel carrier driver, has been a reliable stand-in for him. Thus, Riedel is all the more surprised when he learns that Weißenbach boosts the squad's performance with partly questionable methods.
Who directed Ein Katzensprung?
Ein Katzensprung was directed by Claus Dobberke.
Who stars in Ein Katzensprung?
The principal cast of Ein Katzensprung includes Walter Plathe, Ute Drewniok, Willi Schrade, Jörg Panknin, Veit Stübner.
When was Ein Katzensprung released and how long is it?
Ein Katzensprung was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ein Katzensprung?
Ein Katzensprung holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).