The Cat's Bridge (1927)
In 1807 Prussia, Napoleon supporter Baron von Schranden forces his maid Regine to lead the French enemy across “Cat’s Bridge”, up behind a corps of Prussian volunteers who the French then decimate. In retaliation for this betrayal, the people of Schranden set the lord’s castle on fire. When the baron’s son Boleslav returns to the village a Prussian war hero in 1813, he is faced with a self-righteous village community that has denied his late father a decent burial. Regine is Boleslav’s only ally, and Boleslav is Regine’s only ally. The conflict escalates, and the villagers set up an ambush for him at Cat’s Bridge …
Director: Gerhard Lamprecht
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: August 8, 1927
Cast
- Lissy Arna - Regine - Hackelbergs Tochter
- Jack Trevor - Boreslav - Baron von Schrandens Sohn
- Andreas Behrens-Klausen - Pfarrer Götz
- Louise Woldera - Helene, seine Tochter
- Max Maximilian - Hackelberg - Sargtischler
- Rudolf Lettinger - Merkel - Ortsschulze
- John Mylong - Felix, sein Sohn
- Gustav Rodegg - Eberhard - Baron von Schranden
- Franz Stein - Landrat von Krotkeim
- Ekkehard Arendt - Engelbert
Screenplay
Music: Giuseppe Becce
Cinematography: Karl Hasselmann
Production: Gerhard Lamprecht Filmproduktion GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Gerhard Lamprecht
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cat's Bridge about?
- In 1807 Prussia, Napoleon supporter Baron von Schranden forces his maid Regine to lead the French enemy across “Cat’s Bridge”, up behind a corps of Prussian volunteers who the French then decimate. In retaliation for this betrayal, the people of Schranden set the lord’s castle on fire. When the baron’s son Boleslav returns to the village a Prussian war hero in 1813, he is faced with a self-righteous village community that has denied his late father a decent burial. Regine is Boleslav’s only ally, and Boleslav is Regine’s only ally. The conflict escalates, and the villagers set up an ambush for him at Cat’s Bridge …
- Who directed The Cat's Bridge?
- The Cat's Bridge was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.
- Who stars in The Cat's Bridge?
- The Cat's Bridge stars Lissy Arna, Jack Trevor, Andreas Behrens-Klausen, Louise Woldera, Max Maximilian, Rudolf Lettinger.
- How long is The Cat's Bridge?
- The Cat's Bridge has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The Cat's Bridge?
- The Cat's Bridge is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Cat's Bridge produced?
- The Cat's Bridge was produced in Germany.