Katzelmacher (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1969 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1969, Katzelmacher is a drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Das von ritualisierten Umgangsformen, Sprachlosigkeit und Langeweile geprägte Zusammensein einer Gruppe junger Leute wird vom Auftauchen eines griechischen Gastarbeiters kurzzeitig belebt, indem man sich gegen den Fremden zusammentut und ihn zum Opfer gewalttätiger Exzesse macht.
Who’s in it. Katzelmacher stars Hanna Schygulla as Marie, Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Jorgos, Hans Hirschmüller as Erich and Lilith Ungerer as Helga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Katzelmacher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katzelmacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Katzelmacher tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Katzelmacher (1969)?
- In USA, Katzelmacher is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Katzelmacher worth watching?
- Katzelmacher holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Katzelmacher?
- Katzelmacher stars Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Hans Hirschmüller, Lilith Ungerer and Rudolf Waldemar Brem.
- When was Katzelmacher released?
- Katzelmacher was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.