Katzelmacher_
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.
Starring
Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Hans Hirschmüller
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Katzelmacher was released 57 years ago in 1969.
Overview
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...
Katzelmacher is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (12)
STUDIOS (1)
Antiteater-X-Film
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
German
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (53 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Katzelmacher about?
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.
How long is Katzelmacher?
Katzelmacher has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Katzelmacher?
The cast of Katzelmacher includes Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Hans Hirschmüller, Lilith Ungerer, Rudolf Waldemar Brem.
What is the rating of Katzelmacher?
Katzelmacher has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 53 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
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