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Catapult (2009): Cast

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Catapult is a 2009 documentary directed by Peter Dörfler, starring Norbert Witte as Norbert Witte, Marcel Witte and Sabrina Witte. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Catapult (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Peter Dörfler
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Catapult About?

The premise of Catapult without spoilers.

Norbert Witte, once the owner of the GDR’s only amusement park, ends up imprisoned in Germany after a failed attempt to escape bankruptcy. He and his family smuggled the park’s roller coasters to Peru, a move that collapsed and pushed him into cocaine trafficking. Three years later his 23‑year‑old son Marcel receives a 20‑year sentence in Peru. Norbert now fights to free his son.

Catapult Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • family relationships
  • roller coaster
  • lima peru
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Cast & crew

Catapult Cast & Characters

Norbert Witte leads the cast as Norbert Witte, with Marcel Witte as Marcel Witte and Sabrina Witte as Sabrina Witte. Directed by Peter Dörfler; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Peter Dörfler

One more film directed by Peter Dörfler: The Big Eden.

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Catapult Also Known As

Also known as “Comme larron en foire”.

Also known as
  • Comme larron en foire

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Catapult FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Catapult, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Catapult?

Catapult runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Catapult released?

Catapult was released on July 2, 2009.

Who directed Catapult?

Catapult was directed by Peter Dörfler.

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Who is in the cast of Catapult?

Catapult stars Norbert Witte as Norbert Witte, Marcel Witte as Marcel Witte and Sabrina Witte as Sabrina Witte, among 4 credited actors.

Does Catapult have a post-credit scene?

No. Catapult has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Catapult in?

The original language of Catapult is German.

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