The Rabbit Is Me (1965): Cast & Where to Watch
The Rabbit Is Me is a 1965 romantic drama directed by Kurt Maetzig, starring Angelika Waller as Maria Morzeck, Wolfgang Winkler and Alfred Müller. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig
- Original language
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German - Studio
- DEFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rabbit Is Me About?
The premise of The Rabbit Is Me without spoilers.
Maria, a university student, watches her brother Dieter being taken to prison after a conviction for sedition against the government. Amid the turmoil she begins an affair with Paul, the judge who sentenced Dieter. Their secret relationship forces Maria to confront both her love for Paul and the injustice inflicted on her family, leading to a tense showdown.
The Rabbit Is Me Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- shower
- lesbian
- east germany
- banned
- judge
- waitress
- teenage girl
- propaganda
- politics
- older man younger woman relationship
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- nudity
- justice
- male female relationship
- injustice
- controversy
- brother sister relationship
- claim in title
- animal in title
- based on novel
Where to Watch The Rabbit Is Me
Stream it on Kanopy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Rabbit Is Me Cast & Characters
Angelika Waller leads the cast as Maria Morzeck, with Wolfgang Winkler as Dieter Morzeck and Alfred Müller as Paul Deister. Directed by Kurt Maetzig; 44 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kurt Maetzig
- Angelika Waller as Maria Morzeck
- Wolfgang Winkler as Dieter Morzeck
- Alfred Müller as Paul Deister
- Carmen-Maja Antoni as Schulfreundin
Also Starring in The Rabbit Is Me
· 40 more- Hans Klering Älterer Strafgefangener
- Hans Hardt-Hardtloff Vorsitzender der Fischereigenossenschaft
- Fred Ludwig Helmut
- Willi Schrade Ulli
- Walter E. Fuß Straßenbahner
- Walter Lendrich Kleiner Wachtmeister im Gericht
- Christoph Engel Major Hellmich
- Roland Kuchenbuch Tänzer
- Ruth Kommerell Frau eines Strafgefangenen
- Willi Neuenhahn
- Maria Besendahl Wirtin
- Dieter Wien Staatsanwalt Hoppe
- Harald Moszdorf Mann um die 40
- Ilse Voigt Tante Hete
- Irma Münch Gabriele Deister
- Werner Wieland Dr. Merker
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- Frank Michelis Josef
- Albert Zahn
- Rudolf Ulrich Grambow
- Hans Sievers Kriminalist
- Rosemarie Herzog Secretary
- Friedrich Teitge
- Günther Polensen Verteidiger
- Willi Narloch Oskar
- Else Wolz Frau eines Strafgefangenen
- Peter Borgelt Richter
- Günter Drescher Cop
- Walter Jupé Principal
- Rolf Mey-Dahl Tänzer
- Gustav Stähnisch Beisitzer
- Helmut Schellhardt Mayor
- Armin Mechsner Tänzer
- Annemarie Esper Edith
- Ursula Schön Hella
- Bernd Bartoczewski Kriminalist
- Renate Pohl Barfrau
- Erhard Köster Beetz
- Anneliese Grummt Protokollantin
- Rita Hempel Küchenfrau
- Harkishan Singh Araber
The Rabbit Is Me Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “A nyúl én vagyok” and “I Am the Rabbit”.
- Also known as
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- A nyúl én vagyok
- I Am the Rabbit
- The Rabbit Is Me (I Am the Rabbit)
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The Rabbit Is Me FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Rabbit Is Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rabbit Is Me?
The Rabbit Is Me runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Rabbit Is Me released?
The Rabbit Is Me was released on October 25, 1965.
Who directed The Rabbit Is Me?
The Rabbit Is Me was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
More films by Kurt Maetzig Who is in the cast of The Rabbit Is Me?
The Rabbit Is Me stars Angelika Waller as Maria Morzeck, Wolfgang Winkler as Dieter Morzeck and Alfred Müller as Paul Deister, among 44 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Rabbit Is Me?
In the US, The Rabbit Is Me is streaming on Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Rabbit Is Me have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rabbit Is Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Rabbit Is Me in?
The original language of The Rabbit Is Me is German.
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