

The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten
Der arme Müllerbursch und das Kätzchen
Synopsis
There once was a poor miller who had no children but only three apprentices to work for him. The two older boys were lazy, mean and stupid, but youngest was hard-working, friendly, and cheerful. When the miller grows too old to work, he send the boys out into the world. Whoever brings back the most beautiful horse will inherit the mill.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Barkowsky, Lothar Barke
- Screenplay & Story
- Lothar Barke, Helmut Barkowsky, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
- Original Score
- Gerd Schlotter
- Original Title
- Der arme Müllerbursch und das Kätzchen
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Barkowsky, Lothar Barke
Lothar Barke, Helmut Barkowsky, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Gerd Schlotter
Heidrun Sünderhauf
Department Leadership Roster
Lothar Barke
Writer
Helmut Barkowsky
Writer
Helmut Barkowsky
Director
Lothar Barke
Director
Heidrun Sünderhauf
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten about?
There once was a poor miller who had no children but only three apprentices to work for him. The two older boys were lazy, mean and stupid, but youngest was hard-working, friendly, and cheerful. When the miller grows too old to work, he send the boys out into the world. Whoever brings back the most beautiful horse will inherit the mill.
Who directed The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten?
The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten was directed by Helmut Barkowsky, Lothar Barke.
Who stars in The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten?
The principal cast of The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten includes Not specified.
When was The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten released and how long is it?
The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten was composed by Gerd Schlotter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten?
The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).
