They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
Cat People (1982) is a fantasy and horror film directed by Paul Schrader, released on April 2, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard and Annette O'Toole. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 588 ratings.
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Nastassja Kinski
as Irena Gallier
Malcolm McDowell
as Paul Gallier
John Heard
as Oliver Yates
Annette O'Toole
as Alice Perrin
Ruby Dee
as Female
Ed Begley Jr.
as Joe Creigh
Scott Paulin
as Bill Searle
Frankie Faison
as Det. Brandt
Ron Diamond
as Detective Ron Diamond
Lynn Lowry
as Ruthie
John Larroquette
as Bronte Judson
Tessa Richarde
as Billie
Directed by Paul Schrader, written by Alan Ormsby, Paul Schrader and DeWitt Bodeen, produced by Charles W. Fries.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 588 ratings.
***Atmospheric, artistic, dramatic horror in New Orleans*** "Cat People" came out in 1982 and is a modern take on the classic 1942 film. Nastassja Kinski and Malcolm McDowell are siblings cursed to become were-panthers if sexually aroused. The only way they can become human again is to kill a fellow human. The idea is absurd and fantastical, but "Cat People" takes the subject absolutely seriously. John Heard plays…
Reviewed on November 10, 2019
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The main cast of Cat People (1982) includes Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O'Toole and Ruby Dee. The film was directed by Paul Schrader. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Cat People was released on April 2, 1982 and runs for 1h 58m.
Cat People (1982) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 588 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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