Puss in boots
Der gestiefelte Kater
Synopsis
When the old miller dies, he leaves the mill to the eldest son, the donkey to the second eldest and a tomcat to the youngest. The tomcat wants to repay his master's friendship and help him. He has his boots made, gains access to the royal castle and catches the partridges the king wants. He impersonates the miller's boy Hans as "Count of the Mill", tricks him into wearing elegant clothes and brings him together with the king and the princess. He succeeds in overcoming the evil sorcerer and winning a magnificent castle for Hans. Hans finally becomes king and his cat first minister.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monika Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Monika Anderson, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm, Klaus Eidam
- Original Score
- Conny Odd
- Original Title
- Der gestiefelte Kater
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monika Anderson
Monika Anderson, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm, Klaus Eidam
Conny Odd
Gerhard Hager
Gerti Gruner
Department Leadership Roster
Monika Anderson
Director
Monika Anderson
Writer
Klaus Eidam
Writer
Gerti Gruner
Editor
Conny Odd
Original Music Composer
Gerhard Hager
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puss in boots
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What is Puss in boots about?
When the old miller dies, he leaves the mill to the eldest son, the donkey to the second eldest and a tomcat to the youngest. The tomcat wants to repay his master's friendship and help him. He has his boots made, gains access to the royal castle and catches the partridges the king wants. He impersonates the miller's boy Hans as "Count of the Mill", tricks him into wearing elegant clothes and brings him together with the king and the princess. He succeeds in overcoming the evil sorcerer and winning a magnificent castle for Hans. Hans finally becomes king and his cat first minister.
Who directed Puss in boots?
Puss in boots was directed by Monika Anderson.
Who stars in Puss in boots?
The principal cast of Puss in boots includes Thea Elster, Siegfried Göhler, Hans Kiessler, Sepp Klose, Lothar Krompholz.
When was Puss in boots released and how long is it?
Puss in boots was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Puss in boots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puss in boots was composed by Conny Odd.