Knock-out (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, Knock-out is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Heinz Thiel, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Carolin lives in the East and works in a West Berlin bar. After the building of the wall she tries to persuade Georg, a soldier of the border regiment, to let her cross over. He falls in love with her and defends her against a West German pimp with a punch to the jaw.
Who’s in it. Knock-out stars Manfred Krug as Georg Nikolaus, Dietlinde Greiff as Carolin Merzen, Marita Böhme as Rose and Jürgen Frohriep as Bubi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Knock-out has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knock-out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knock-out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knock-out (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Knock-out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Knock-out worth watching?
- Knock-out holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Knock-out?
- Knock-out stars Manfred Krug, Dietlinde Greiff, Marita Böhme, Jürgen Frohriep and Marga Legal.
- When was Knock-out released?
- Knock-out was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.