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Katzendiebe
Fredi Rüegg's job is to bring runaway cats (some of which he stole himself in the first place) back to their owners. He lives in a garage and he has come to terms with the lack of excitement in his life. His colleague Alain has other worries: he is both broke and divorced. He cons his daughter into thinking that he is a successful businessman. One day Alain tries to curry favor with his daughter by offering to drive her band to their rehearsal room. But when a car accident happens and they find themselves owing Russians CHF 1500 to pay for their damaged Mercedes, Alain and Fredi need a way to come up with the money fast. They get the idea to kidnap a "healer cat", since her owner will undoubtedly pay a lot to have her back, and begin to plan the abduction...
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Plot Summary
In a small German town, a group of mischievous children known as the 'Katzendiebe' (Cat Thieves) decide to pull off their most daring heist yet: stealing a prized cat belonging to the town's eccentric mayor. Their plan involves elaborate schemes, secret codes, and plenty of youthful ingenuity. As they navigate their elaborate plot, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the consequences of their actions.
Critical Reception
Katzendiebe was a modest German family film that received a mixed reception. While praised for its lighthearted tone and the performances of its young cast, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and lacking in originality. It was generally considered a harmless, albeit forgettable, children's movie.
What Reviewers Say
Enjoyable for its target audience of young children.
Relies on familiar childhood adventure tropes.
A light and fun, though not particularly groundbreaking, family comedy.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by Mark Schlichter, who also co-wrote the screenplay, marking one of his directorial efforts primarily aimed at a younger audience.
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