Katzelmacher(1969)
Katzelmacher Synopsis
A group of young slackers spend most of their time hanging out in front of a Munich apartment building. When a Greek immigrant named Jorgos moves in, however, their aimless lives are shaken up. Soon, new tensions arise both within the group and with Jorgos.
Katzelmacher (1969) is a drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on November 22, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Hans Hirschmüller and Lilith Ungerer. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Producers:
- Peer Raben
- Cinematographer:
- Dietrich Lohmann
- Composer:
- Peer Raben
- Production:
- Antiteater-X-Film
- Status:
- Released
Katzelmacher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hanna Schygulla
as Marie
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as Jorgos
Hans Hirschmüller
as Erich
Lilith Ungerer
as Helga
Rudolf Waldemar Brem
as Paul
Elga Sorbas
as Rosy
Harry Baer
as Franz
Irm Hermann
as Elisabeth
- Peter Moland
Peter Moland
as Peter
Doris Mattes
as Gunda
Katrin Schaake
as Frau mit Cabrio
- Hannes Gromball
Hannes Gromball
as Klaus
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Rainer Werner Fassbinder, produced by Peer Raben.
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Katzelmacher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 58 ratings.
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Katzelmacher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Katzelmacher online?
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Katzelmacher (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Katzelmacher?
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The main cast of Katzelmacher (1969) includes Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Hans Hirschmüller, Lilith Ungerer and Rudolf Waldemar Brem. The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Katzelmacher released?
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Katzelmacher was released on November 22, 1969 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Katzelmacher worth watching?
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Katzelmacher (1969) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.