Cat and Mouse (1967)
In 1966, a former gymnast returns to his hometown Danzig, which is now a part of Poland. He begins to reflect on one of his classmates, Joachim Mahlke, who disappeared during World War II. Mahlke was initially marked as an outsider due to his oversized Adam’s apple, but when he turned out to be a great diver, the in-crowd embraced him. Then he steals a Knight’s Cross from a soldier and is expelled from school. Volunteering for war service, he earns a medal himself and hopes his reputation will be rehabilitated. But the school principal refuses and Mahlke deserts from the army…
Director: Hansjürgen Pohland
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: February 7, 1967
Cast
- Peter Brandt - Joachim Mahlke (older)
- Wolfgang Neuss - Pilenz
- Herbert Weißbach - Klohse
- Claudia Bremer - Tulla
- Michael Hinz - Jagdflieger
- Helmut Kircher - Captain Lieutenant
- Ingrid van Bergen - Mahlkes Tante
- Lars Brandt - Joachim Mahlke (younger)
- Hans-Peter Brandes - Esch
- Wolf-Ruediger Knoche - Kupka
Screenplay
- Günter Grass (Novel)
- Helmut Kircher (Screenplay)
- Michael Hinz (Screenplay)
- Hansjürgen Pohland (Screenplay)
Production: Modern Art Film, Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"
Country: Poland, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hansjürgen Pohland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cat and Mouse about?
- In 1966, a former gymnast returns to his hometown Danzig, which is now a part of Poland. He begins to reflect on one of his classmates, Joachim Mahlke, who disappeared during World War II. Mahlke was initially marked as an outsider due to his oversized Adam’s apple, but when he turned out to be a great diver, the in-crowd embraced him. Then he steals a Knight’s Cross from a soldier and is expelled from school. Volunteering for war service, he earns a medal himself and hopes his reputation will be rehabilitated. But the school principal refuses and Mahlke deserts from the army…
- Who directed Cat and Mouse?
- Cat and Mouse was directed by Hansjürgen Pohland.
- Who stars in Cat and Mouse?
- Cat and Mouse stars Peter Brandt, Wolfgang Neuss, Herbert Weißbach, Claudia Bremer, Michael Hinz, Helmut Kircher.
- How long is Cat and Mouse?
- Cat and Mouse has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Cat and Mouse?
- Cat and Mouse is a War, Drama film.
- Where was Cat and Mouse produced?
- Cat and Mouse was produced in Poland, Germany.