The Cat(1971)
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A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat
The Cat Synopsis
Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.
The Cat (1971) is a drama film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, released on April 24, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Jean Gabin, Simone Signoret, Annie Cordy and Jacques Rispal. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Writers:
- Georges Simenon, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
- Producers:
- Fernandel, Raymond Danon, Jean Gabin
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Wottitz
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Lira Films, Cinétel, Comacico
- Status:
- Released
The Cat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as Julien Bouin
Simone Signoret
as Clémence Bouin
Annie Cordy
as Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel
Jacques Rispal
as Doctor
Harry-Max
as Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien
Carlo Nell
as Real estate agent
André Rouyer
as Union representative
Nicole Desailly
as Nurse
Yves Barsacq
as Architect
Renate Birgo
as Dairywoman
Ermanno Casanova
as Boss of the cafe
- Georges Mansart
Georges Mansart
as Boy on the motorcycle
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, written by Georges Simenon, Pierre Granier-Deferre and Pascal Jardin, produced by Fernandel, Raymond Danon and Jean Gabin.
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The Cat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 121 ratings.
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The Cat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cat online?
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Who stars in The Cat?
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The main cast of The Cat (1971) includes Jean Gabin, Simone Signoret, Annie Cordy, Jacques Rispal and Harry-Max. The film was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. 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 April 24, 1971 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Cat worth watching?
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The Cat (1971) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.