The Black Cat(1981)
Black Cat: Gatto nero
When you hear this cat breathing down your neck… start praying… before you finish your Amen… you're dead!
The Black Cat Synopsis
Townspeople of a small English village begin to die in a series of horrible accidents, and a Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate a mysterious local medium who records conversations with the dead.
The Black Cat (1981) is a horror film directed by Lucio Fulci, released on April 4, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, David Warbeck and Al Cliver. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 141 ratings.
- Director:
- Lucio Fulci
- Writers:
- Biagio Proietti, Biagio Proietti, Lucio Fulci
- Producers:
- Giulio Sbarigia
- Cinematographer:
- Sergio Salvati
- Composer:
- Pino Donaggio
- Production:
- Selenia Cinematografica, Italian International Film
- Status:
- Released
The Black Cat (1981) Trailer
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The Black Cat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Magee
as Prof. Robert Miles
Mimsy Farmer
as Jill Trevers
David Warbeck
as Inspector Gorley
Al Cliver
as Sgt. Wilson
Dagmar Lassander
as Lillian Grayson
Bruno Corazzari
as Ferguson
Geoffrey Copleston
as Inspector Flynn
Daniela Doria
as Maureen Grayson
Key crew
Directed by Lucio Fulci, written by Biagio Proietti, Biagio Proietti and Lucio Fulci, produced by Giulio Sbarigia.
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The Black Cat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 141 ratings.
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The Black Cat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Cat online?
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The Black Cat (1981) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Black Cat?
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The main cast of The Black Cat (1981) includes Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, David Warbeck, Al Cliver and Dagmar Lassander. The film was directed by Lucio Fulci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Cat released?
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The Black Cat was released on April 4, 1981 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Black Cat worth watching?
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The Black Cat (1981) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 141 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Black Cat?
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Yes. The official The Black Cat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.