Black Panthers (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film

Released in 1966, Black Panthers is a drama film directed by Josef Mach, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Seventeen-year-old Martina has a paralyzing fear of heights, which prevents her from fulfilling her father’s wish that they perform a tightrope act together. As she is quite taken with the black panthers in the circus, as well as their trainer Dittrich, she decides to be an animal trainer instead.
Who’s in it. Black Panthers stars Angelika Waller as Martina Carvelli, Christine Laszar as Christina, Hannjo Hasse as Leon Carvelli and Helmut Schreiber as Dompteur Dittrich, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Panthers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Panthers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Panthers (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Panthers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Black Panthers?
- Black Panthers stars Angelika Waller, Christine Laszar, Hannjo Hasse, Helmut Schreiber and Horst Kube.
- When was Black Panthers released?
- Black Panthers was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.