Cat People

Name: Cat People
Director: Paul Schrader
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Released: 1982
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Ruby Dee

They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.

19821h 58m6.0(578 votes)

FantasyHorror

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…

Cat People (1982) is a fantasy and horror film directed by Paul Schrader. It stars Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, and John Heard. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 578 votes.

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Director

Paul Schrader

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

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Who stars in Cat People?

Cat People stars Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, and Annette O'Toole, and was directed by Paul Schrader.

How long is Cat People?

Cat People has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.

When did Cat People come out?

Cat People was released in 1982.

What genre is Cat People?

Cat People is a fantasy and horror film.

Is Cat People worth watching?

Cat People holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.