The Cat(1977)
Il gatto
The Cat Synopsis
Amedeo and Ofelia, middle aged brother and sister, own jointly an old decadent, but still attractive, condominium. They want to sell it, but before they have to evict all the tenants. Of course, these don't want to leave at all. The cat (Il Gatto), mascot and beloved by all, dies and this gives the two an excuse to enter the tenants' life. Amedeo starts to court the young Wanda and Ofelia seduces the priest Don Pezzolla. In the meantime police is looking for the cat killer...
The Cat (1977) is a comedy, mystery and crime film directed by Luigi Comencini, released on December 16, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Ugo Tognazzi, Mariangela Melato, Michel Galabru and Dalila Di Lazzaro. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Luigi Comencini
- Writers:
- Fulvio Marcolin, Augusto Caminito, Rodolfo Sonego
- Producers:
- Sergio Leone
- Cinematographer:
- Ennio Guarnieri
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Rafran Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Cat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ugo Tognazzi
as Amedeo Pecoraro
Mariangela Melato
as Ofelia Pecoraro
Michel Galabru
as Francisci
Dalila Di Lazzaro
as Wanda Yukovich
Jean Martin
as Legrand
Aldo Reggiani
as Salvatore
Adriana Innocenti
as The 'Princess'
Philippe Leroy
as Don Pezzolla, the priest
Armando Brancia
as Police Chief
Mario Brega
as Rosario Calascibetta, a killer
Pino Patti
as The super
Fabio Gamma
as Gangster
Key crew
Directed by Luigi Comencini, written by Fulvio Marcolin, Augusto Caminito and Rodolfo Sonego, produced by Sergio Leone.
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The Cat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 49 ratings.
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The Cat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cat online?
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The Cat (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Cat?
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The main cast of The Cat (1977) includes Ugo Tognazzi, Mariangela Melato, Michel Galabru, Dalila Di Lazzaro and Jean Martin. The film was directed by Luigi Comencini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cat released?
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The Cat was released on December 16, 1977 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Cat worth watching?
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The Cat (1977) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.