Cat People (1982)
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.
Director: Paul Schrader
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: April 2, 1982
Cast
- Nastassja Kinski - Irena Gallier
- Malcolm McDowell - Paul Gallier
- John Heard - Oliver Yates
- Annette O'Toole - Alice Perrin
- Ruby Dee - Female
- Ed Begley Jr. - Joe Creigh
- Scott Paulin - Bill Searle
- Frankie Faison - Det. Brandt
- Ron Diamond - Detective Ron Diamond
- Lynn Lowry - Ruthie
Screenplay
- Alan Ormsby (Screenplay)
- Paul Schrader (Screenplay)
- DeWitt Bodeen (Story)
Music: Giorgio Moroder
Cinematography: John Bailey
Editing: Jere Huggins, Jacqueline Cambas
Production: Universal Pictures, RKO Pictures, Charles Fries Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $21M
Original Language: en
Themes
Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Horror and Transformation
Keywords
cat, shotgun, eroticism, transformation, remake, attack, lingerie, held captive, incest, dissection, morphing, jungle cat, erotic movie, turned into animal, animal transformation
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cat People about?
- 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.
- Who directed Cat People?
- Cat People was directed by Paul Schrader.
- Who stars in Cat People?
- Cat People stars Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Ruby Dee, Ed Begley Jr..
- How long is Cat People?
- Cat People has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Cat People?
- Cat People is a Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Cat People?
- Cat People had a budget of $13M.
- How much did Cat People gross?
- Cat People grossed $21M worldwide.
- Where was Cat People produced?
- Cat People was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Cat People?
- The themes of Cat People include: Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Horror and Transformation.