The Cat
“A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Cat
The Cat is a 1971 French-language drama film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. The cast is led by Jean Gabin, Simone Signoret, Annie Cordy. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings.
The Cat was produced by Lira Films, Cinétel, and Comacico and made in France and Italy. It was released on April 24, 1971.
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Writers
- Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
- Release date
- April 24, 1971
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Lira Films, Cinétel, Comacico
The Cat cast & crew
The Cat was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre and written by Pierre Granier-Deferre and Pascal Jardin.
The cast features 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, and Carlo Nell as Real estate agent.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philippe Sarde, cinematography is by Walter Wottitz, and it was produced by Fernandel and Jean Gabin.
Is The Cat worth watching?
The Cat holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 122 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Cat is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Cat
Jean Gabin
Julien Bouin
Simone Signoret
Clémence Bouin
Annie Cordy
Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel
Jacques Rispal
Doctor
Harry-Max
Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien
Carlo Nell
Real estate agent
André Rouyer
Union representative
Nicole Desailly
Nurse
Yves Barsacq
Architect
Renate Birgo
Dairywoman
Ermanno Casanova
Boss of the cafe
Georges Mansart
Boy on the motorcycle
The Cat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cat in United States?
The Cat is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Cat in?
The Cat is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, German, Italian, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cat?
The Cat runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Cat rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 122 ratings.
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