The Curse of the Cat People
“A tender tale of terror!”
Amy, the young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed, befriends her father's late first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.
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Where is The Curse of the Cat People streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About The Curse of the Cat People
The Curse of the Cat People is a 1944 English-language fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Gunther von Fritsch and Robert Wise. The cast is led by Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph. It has a runtime of 1h 10m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Curse of the Cat People was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 2, 1944.
- Director
- Gunther von Fritsch, Robert Wise
- Writers
- DeWitt Bodeen
- Release date
- March 2, 1944
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
The Curse of the Cat People cast & crew
The Curse of the Cat People was directed by Gunther von Fritsch and Robert Wise and written by DeWitt Bodeen.
The cast features Simone Simon as Ghost of Irena, Kent Smith as Oliver 'Ollie' Reed, Jane Randolph as Alice Reed, Ann Carter as Amy Reed, Eve March as Miss Callahan, and Julia Dean as Julia Farren.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roy Webb, cinematography is by Nicholas Musuraca, and it was produced by Val Lewton.
Is The Curse of the Cat People worth watching?
The Curse of the Cat People holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 147 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 1h 10m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, drama, and horror, The Curse of the Cat People is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Curse of the Cat People
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Cast of The Curse of the Cat People
Simone Simon
Ghost of Irena
Kent Smith
Oliver 'Ollie' Reed
Jane Randolph
Alice Reed
Ann Carter
Amy Reed
Eve March
Miss Callahan
Julia Dean
Julia Farren
Elizabeth Russell
Barbara Farren
Erford Gage
Police Captain
Sir Lancelot
Edward
Nita Hunter
Caroler Lois Huggins (uncredited)
Sarah Selby
Caroler Miss Plumett (uncredited)
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The Curse of the Cat People — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Curse of the Cat People in United States?
The Curse of the Cat People 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 Curse of the Cat People in?
The Curse of the Cat People is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Curse of the Cat People?
The Curse of the Cat People runs 1 hours 10 minutes (70 minutes).
▸What is The Curse of the Cat People rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 147 ratings.
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