Ein Katzensprung (1977)

Ein Katzensprung (1977) poster

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.

Director: Claus Dobberke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
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Editing: Christa Helwig
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Claus Dobberke
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ein Katzensprung 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 directed Ein Katzensprung?
Ein Katzensprung was directed by Claus Dobberke.
Who stars in Ein Katzensprung?
Ein Katzensprung stars Walter Plathe, Ute Drewniok, Willi Schrade, Jörg Panknin, Veit Stübner, Eberhard Prüter.
How long is Ein Katzensprung?
Ein Katzensprung has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Ein Katzensprung?
Ein Katzensprung is a Drama film.
Where was Ein Katzensprung produced?
Ein Katzensprung was produced in Germany, East Germany.