The Wildcat
Die Bergkatze
Synopsis
A charismatic lieutenant newly assigned to a remote fort is captured by a group of mountain bandits, thus setting in motion a madcap farce that is Lubitsch at his most unrestrained. A wonderfully anarchic and playfully subversive satire of military life from one of the great comedy filmmakers.
Top Cast
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Pola Negri
Rischka
Victor Janson
Kommandant der Festung Tossenstein
Paul Heidemann
Leutnant Alexis
Wilhelm Diegelmann
Räuberhauptmann Claudius
Hermann Thimig
Pepo
Edith Meller
Lilli
Marga Köhler
Frau des Kommandanten
Paul Graetz
Zofano
Erwin Kopp
Tripo
Paul Biensfeldt
Dafko
Max Kronert
Masilio
Fritz Rasp
Solider (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanns Kräly, Ernst Lubitsch
- Original Title
- Die Bergkatze
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Projektions-AG Union
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Lubitsch
Hanns Kräly, Ernst Lubitsch
Theodor Sparkuhl
Paul Davidson
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Lubitsch
Director
Hanns Kräly
Writer
Ernst Lubitsch
Writer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Ernst Stern
Costume Design
Paul Davidson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wildcat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wildcat about?
A charismatic lieutenant newly assigned to a remote fort is captured by a group of mountain bandits, thus setting in motion a madcap farce that is Lubitsch at his most unrestrained. A wonderfully anarchic and playfully subversive satire of military life from one of the great comedy filmmakers.
Who directed The Wildcat?
The Wildcat was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Who stars in The Wildcat?
The principal cast of The Wildcat includes Pola Negri, Victor Janson, Paul Heidemann, Wilhelm Diegelmann, Hermann Thimig.
When was The Wildcat released and how long is it?
The Wildcat was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wildcat?
The Wildcat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).