Cat People
“They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.”
1982•R•1h 58m•6.0•Released
FantasyHorror
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
Writer
Alan Ormsby, Paul Schrader
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$21M
Languages
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
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
John Larroquette
Bronte Judson
Tessa Richarde
Billie
Patricia Perkins
Taxi Driver
Berry Berenson
Sandra
Fausto Barajas
Otis
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
RKO Pictures
Company
Charles Fries Productions
Producer
Charles W. Fries
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