The Rabbit Is Me
Das Kaninchen bin ich
Synopsis
Maria, a young student sees her brother Dieter going to prison for sedition against the state. She starts an affair with Paul, a judge who turns out to be the one who sentenced her brother, which eventually leads to a confrontation.
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Angelika Waller
Maria Morzeck
Alfred Müller
Paul Deister
Ilse Voigt
Tante Hete
Wolfgang Winkler
Dieter Morzeck
Carmen-Maja Antoni
Schulfreundin
Irma Münch
Gabriele Deister
Maria Besendahl
Wirtin
Rudolf Ulrich
Grambow
Helmut Schellhardt
Mayor
Willi Schrade
Ulli
Willi Narloch
Oskar
Annemarie Esper
Edith
Peter Borgelt
Richter
Christoph Engel
Major Hellmich
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Vorsitzender der Fischereigenossenschaft
Walter Jupé
Principal
Rosemarie Herzog
Secretary
Werner Wieland
Dr. Merker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig
- Screenplay & Story
- Manfred Bieler, Kurt Maetzig
- Original Score
- Gerhard Rosenfeld, Reiner Bredemeyer
- Original Title
- Das Kaninchen bin ich
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Maetzig
Manfred Bieler, Kurt Maetzig
Gerhard Rosenfeld, Reiner Bredemeyer
Erich Gusko
Helga Krause
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Maetzig
Director
Alfred Thomalla
Production Design
Erich Gusko
Director of Photography
Manfred Bieler
Writer
Helga Krause
Editor
Kurt Maetzig
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 The Rabbit Is Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rabbit Is Me about?
Maria, a young student sees her brother Dieter going to prison for sedition against the state. She starts an affair with Paul, a judge who turns out to be the one who sentenced her brother, which eventually leads to a confrontation.
Who directed The Rabbit Is Me?
The Rabbit Is Me was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Who stars in The Rabbit Is Me?
The principal cast of The Rabbit Is Me includes Angelika Waller, Alfred Müller, Ilse Voigt, Wolfgang Winkler, Carmen-Maja Antoni.
When was The Rabbit Is Me released and how long is it?
The Rabbit Is Me was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rabbit Is Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rabbit Is Me was composed by Gerhard Rosenfeld, Reiner Bredemeyer.
Is The Rabbit Is Me based on a book or true story?
The Rabbit Is Me is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Manfred Bieler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rabbit Is Me?
The Rabbit Is Me holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).