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The Cat (1971)

A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat

  • Apr 24, 1971
  • 1h 27m

7.4/10

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122 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Cat is a 1971 drama film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. Its leading cast includes Jean Gabin, Simone Signoret and Annie Cordy. It runs for 1 hour 27 minutes. Its original language is French.

Synopsis

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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Time needed
1 hour 27 minutes
Language
French (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.4/10 from 122 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • 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
  • Isabel del Río Girl on the motorcycle

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