Catapult (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, Catapult is a documentary film directed by Peter Dörfler. “If you risk it all, who pays the price?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norbert Witte, once the king of the only amusement park of the former GDR, today he is behind bars in Germany. When fleeing bankruptcy in Berlin, Norbert Witte and his family secretly shipped their rollercoasters to Peru. Things went wrong here too. In a desperate attempt, Norbert tried to smuggle cocaine to Germany. Three years later his 23 years old son Marcel was sentenced to 20 years in a Peruvian prison. Now the father is doing everything he can in order to free his son.
Who’s in it. Catapult stars Marcel Witte as Marcel Witte, Norbert Witte as Norbert Witte, Pia Witte as Pia Witte and Sabrina Witte as Sabrina Witte.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Catapult has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catapult page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catapult (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Catapult change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Catapult worth watching?
- Catapult holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Catapult?
- Catapult stars Marcel Witte, Norbert Witte, Pia Witte and Sabrina Witte.
- When was Catapult released?
- Catapult was released in 2009.