Ein Katzensprung (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Ein Katzensprung is a drama film directed by Claus Dobberke, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Young lieutenant Riedel, the leader of a motorized unit of NVA riflemen, is always concerned about his men. Thus, he is all the more happy that everything is running smoothly with the new recruits when he returns from his honeymoon. It seems to him that lance corporal Weißenbach, who is not only the oldest of the men but also a formidable armoured personnel carrier driver, has been a reliable stand-in for him. Thus, Riedel is all the more surprised when he learns that Weißenbach boosts the squad's performance with partly questionable methods.
Who’s in it. Ein Katzensprung stars Walter Plathe as Leutnant Riedel, Ute Drewniok as Maria, Willi Schrade as Oberleutnant Melchert and Jörg Panknin as Hauptmann Kaiser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ein Katzensprung has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ein Katzensprung page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ein Katzensprung tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ein Katzensprung (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ein Katzensprung change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ein Katzensprung worth watching?
- Ein Katzensprung holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ein Katzensprung?
- Ein Katzensprung stars Walter Plathe, Ute Drewniok, Willi Schrade, Jörg Panknin and Veit Stübner.
- When was Ein Katzensprung released?
- Ein Katzensprung was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.