The Cat's Bridge
Der Katzensteg
Synopsis
In 1807 Prussia, Napoleon supporter Baron von Schranden forces his maid Regine to lead the French enemy across “Cat’s Bridge”, up behind a corps of Prussian volunteers who the French then decimate. In retaliation for this betrayal, the people of Schranden set the lord’s castle on fire. When the baron’s son Boleslav returns to the village a Prussian war hero in 1813, he is faced with a self-righteous village community that has denied his late father a decent burial. Regine is Boleslav’s only ally, and Boleslav is Regine’s only ally. The conflict escalates, and the villagers set up an ambush for him at Cat’s Bridge …
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Lissy Arna
Regine - Hackelbergs Tochter
Jack Trevor
Boreslav - Baron von Schrandens Sohn
Andreas Behrens-Klausen
Pfarrer Götz
Louise Woldera
Helene, seine Tochter
Max Maximilian
Hackelberg - Sargtischler
Rudolf Lettinger
Merkel - Ortsschulze
John Mylong
Felix, sein Sohn
Gustav Rodegg
Eberhard - Baron von Schranden
Franz Stein
Landrat von Krotkeim
Ekkehard Arendt
Engelbert
Ernst Behmer
Johannes Bergfeldt
Käthe Haack
Egon Kleyersburg
Bertold Reissig
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Lamprecht
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Lamprecht, Luise Heilborn-Körbitz, Hermann Sudermann
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Der Katzensteg
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Gerhard Lamprecht Filmproduktion GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Lamprecht
Gerhard Lamprecht, Luise Heilborn-Körbitz, Hermann Sudermann
Giuseppe Becce
Karl Hasselmann
Franz Vogel, Gerhard Lamprecht
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Hasselmann
Director of Photography
Aenne Willkomm
Costume Design
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Herbert Knötel
Costume Design
Gerhard Lamprecht
Writer
Luise Heilborn-Körbitz
Writer
Gerhard Lamprecht
Director
Gerhard Lamprecht
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat's Bridge
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What is The Cat's Bridge about?
In 1807 Prussia, Napoleon supporter Baron von Schranden forces his maid Regine to lead the French enemy across “Cat’s Bridge”, up behind a corps of Prussian volunteers who the French then decimate. In retaliation for this betrayal, the people of Schranden set the lord’s castle on fire. When the baron’s son Boleslav returns to the village a Prussian war hero in 1813, he is faced with a self-righteous village community that has denied his late father a decent burial. Regine is Boleslav’s only ally, and Boleslav is Regine’s only ally. The conflict escalates, and the villagers set up an ambush for him at Cat’s Bridge …
Who directed The Cat's Bridge?
The Cat's Bridge was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.
Who stars in The Cat's Bridge?
The principal cast of The Cat's Bridge includes Lissy Arna, Jack Trevor, Andreas Behrens-Klausen, Louise Woldera, Max Maximilian.
When was The Cat's Bridge released and how long is it?
The Cat's Bridge was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat's Bridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat's Bridge was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
Is The Cat's Bridge based on a book or true story?
The Cat's Bridge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hermann Sudermann".