The Wildcat(1921)
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The Wildcat Synopsis
A charismatic lieutenant newly assigned to a remote fort is captured by a group of mountain bandits, thus setting in motion a madcap farce that is Lubitsch at his most unrestrained. A wonderfully anarchic and playfully subversive satire of military life from one of the great comedy filmmakers.
The Wildcat (1921) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, released on April 14, 1921 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Pola Negri, Victor Janson, Paul Heidemann and Wilhelm Diegelmann. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers:
- Hanns Kräly, Ernst Lubitsch
- Producers:
- Paul Davidson
- Cinematographer:
- Theodor Sparkuhl
- Production:
- Projektions-AG Union
- Status:
- Released
The Wildcat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pola Negri
as Rischka
Victor Janson
as Kommandant der Festung Tossenstein
Paul Heidemann
as Leutnant Alexis
Wilhelm Diegelmann
as Räuberhauptmann Claudius
Hermann Thimig
as Pepo
Edith Meller
as Lilli
Marga Köhler
as Frau des Kommandanten
Paul Graetz
as Zofano
- Erwin Kopp
Erwin Kopp
as Tripo
Paul Biensfeldt
as Dafko
- Max Kronert
Max Kronert
as Masilio
Fritz Rasp
as Solider (Uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, written by Hanns Kräly and Ernst Lubitsch, produced by Paul Davidson.
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The Wildcat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 49 ratings.
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The Wildcat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wildcat online?
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The Wildcat (1921) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wildcat?
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The main cast of The Wildcat (1921) includes Pola Negri, Victor Janson, Paul Heidemann, Wilhelm Diegelmann and Hermann Thimig. The film was directed by Ernst Lubitsch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wildcat released?
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The Wildcat was released on April 14, 1921 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Wildcat worth watching?
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The Wildcat (1921) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.