Cat and Mouse (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1967, Cat and Mouse is a drama and war film directed by Hansjürgen Pohland, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Cat and Mouse stars Peter Brandt as Joachim Mahlke (older), Wolfgang Neuss as Pilenz, Herbert Weißbach as Klohse and Claudia Bremer as Tulla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Cat and Mouse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cat and Mouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cat and Mouse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cat and Mouse (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cat and Mouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cat and Mouse worth watching?
- Cat and Mouse holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cat and Mouse?
- Cat and Mouse stars Peter Brandt, Wolfgang Neuss, Herbert Weißbach, Claudia Bremer and Michael Hinz.
- When was Cat and Mouse released?
- Cat and Mouse was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.