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Eye of the Cat (1969): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Eye of the Cat is a 1969 horror film directed by David Lowell Rich, starring Eleanor Parker, Gayle Hunnicutt and Laurence Naismith. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic.

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Eye of the Cat (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Eye of the Cat About?

The premise of Eye of the Cat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A man with a fear of cats and his girlfriend plot to get rid of his wealthy, ailing aunt, who lives in a spooky mansion overrun with felines. As they carry out their scheme, their own anxieties and ambitions come into conflict, leading to a darkly comedic and unsettling experience.

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Cast & crew

Eye of the Cat Cast

Eleanor Parker leads the cast, with Gayle Hunnicutt and Laurence Naismith. Directed by David Lowell Rich; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from David Lowell Rich

More films directed by David Lowell Rich: Choices, The Defiant Ones, Scandal Sheet and The Hearst and Davies Affair.

Full filmography
Ratings

Eye of the Cat Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Eye of the Cat 34 on Metacritic.

Plot

Eye of the Cat Plot Summary

What happens in Eye of the Cat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Danielle and her nephew Luke step into the beauty parlor, it becomes clear how frail the elderly woman has grown. Seeking a rejuvenating hair treatment, Danielle’s health takes a turn for the worse, highlighting the severe condition of her lungs. Observing her distress, Kassia Lancaster, the beautician, promptly alerts Wylie, Danielle’s other nephew, who is currently distracted by a romantic pursuit. Realizing the urgency, Kassia urges Wylie to hurry, expressing her grave concerns about Danielle’s condition and impending mortality. This conversation sparks a questionable thought in Wylie’s mind, which he later reveals to Luke: the idea that hastening Aunt Danny’s death by cutting off her nighttime oxygen supply could be seen as a merciful act.

Full summary

The whole story of Eye of the Cat, scene by scene

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Videos

Eye of the Cat Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 2 trailers, 2 clips and 1 featurette.

EYE OF THE CAT (1969) theatrical trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer
  • Clip Eye Of The Cat (1969) - Clip 1: Wylie's Fear Of Cats
  • Clip Eye Of The Cat (1969) - Clip 2: Wylie Encounters The Cats
  • Featurette Eye of the Cat (1969)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Eye of the Cat?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is Danielle seeking when she visits the beauty parlor?

Cars

Cars in Eye of the Cat

70 cars on screen, including the 1963 MG B and the 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB.

All 70 cars
  • 1963 MG B in Eye of the Cat 1963 MG B Important role
  • 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB in Eye of the Cat 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB Important role
  • Jeep CJ-6 in Eye of the Cat Jeep CJ-6 Minor role
  • 1968 Lincoln Continental in Eye of the Cat 1968 Lincoln Continental Minor role
Details

Eye of the Cat Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Wylie” and “Grüne Augen in der Nacht”.

Also known as
  • Wylie
  • Grüne Augen in der Nacht
  • Los felinos
  • Les Griffes de la peur
  • La gata en la terraza
  • Il terrore negli occhi del gatto
  • 猫眼
  • Os Felinos
  • 고양이의 눈

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FAQ

Eye of the Cat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Eye of the Cat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Eye of the Cat?

Eye of the Cat runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Eye of the Cat released?

Eye of the Cat was released on June 18, 1969.

Who directed Eye of the Cat?

Eye of the Cat was directed by David Lowell Rich.

More films by David Lowell Rich

Who is in the cast of Eye of the Cat?

Eye of the Cat stars Eleanor Parker, Gayle Hunnicutt and Laurence Naismith, among 10 credited actors.

How is Eye of the Cat rated?

Eye of the Cat has 34 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does Eye of the Cat have a post-credit scene?

No. Eye of the Cat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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