Cat People
"They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human."
Originally released in 1982. Cat People is a horror/thriller film. directed by Paul Schrader.
Starring Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, and John Heard
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (549 votes)
Budget
$12.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$21M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,500,000
- Revenue
- $21,000,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- RKO Pictures
- Charles Fries Productions
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....
Who directed Cat People?
Cat People was directed by Paul Schrader.
How long is Cat People?
Cat People has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Cat People released?
Cat People was released on April 2, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cat People?
The main cast of Cat People includes Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Ruby Dee.
Is Cat People worth watching?
Cat People has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 549 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.