The Black Cat
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After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
About The Black Cat
The Black Cat is a 1934 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. The cast is led by Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, David Manners. It has a runtime of 1h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Black Cat was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 7, 1934. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Writers
- Peter Ruric, Edgar G. Ulmer, Tom Kilpatrick
- Release date
- May 7, 1934
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures
The Black Cat cast & crew
The Black Cat was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and written by Peter Ruric, Edgar G. Ulmer, and Tom Kilpatrick.
The cast features Boris Karloff as Hjalmar Poelzig, Bela Lugosi as Dr. Vitus Werdegast, David Manners as Peter Alison, Julie Bishop as Joan Alison, Egon Brecher as The Majordomo, and Harry Cording as Thamal.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by John J. Mescall and it was produced by Carl Laemmle Jr..
Is The Black Cat worth watching?
The Black Cat holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 308 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 5m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and thriller, The Black Cat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Black Cat
The Black Cat isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Black Cat
Boris Karloff
Hjalmar Poelzig
Bela Lugosi
Dr. Vitus Werdegast
David Manners
Peter Alison
Julie Bishop
Joan Alison
Egon Brecher
The Majordomo
Harry Cording
Thamal
Lucille Lund
Karen
Henry Armetta
The Sergeant
Albert Conti
The Lieutenant
John Carradine
Cult Organist
John George
Cultist (uncredited)
Albert Pollet
Waiter (uncredited)
The Black Cat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Black Cat in United States?
The Black Cat is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Black Cat in?
The Black Cat is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, Hungarian, English, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Black Cat?
The Black Cat runs 1 hours 5 minutes (65 minutes).
▸What is The Black Cat rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 308 ratings.
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