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The Cat Has Nine Lives (1968): Cast

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The Cat Has Nine Lives is a 1968 drama directed by Ula Stöckl, starring Liane Hielscher as Katharina, Kristine De Loup and Edgar Reitz. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Cat Has Nine Lives (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Ula Stöckl
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cat Has Nine Lives About?

The premise of The Cat Has Nine Lives without spoilers.

Set in the summer of 1967, journalist Katharina receives a visit from her French friend Anne in Munich. On day trips they wander cafés, meet acquaintances and attend parties, using these moments for candid conversations with each other and other women about the chances and challenges of female emancipation in a male‑dominated society.

The Cat Has Nine Lives Themes & Keywords

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  • pantyhose
  • white pantyhose
  • female stockinged legs
  • suntan pantyhose
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  • graduation film
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  • feminist film
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  • female journalist
  • female sexuality
  • feminism
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  • female singer
  • visual sex metaphor
  • fantasy sequence
  • dream sequence
  • three protagonists
  • female topless nudity
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  • love life
  • archive footage
  • personal fantasy
  • desire
  • fantasizing about killing somebody
  • art house
  • surreal scene
  • female friendship
  • female female platonic friendship
  • outdoor nudity
  • slaughtered animal
  • animal blood
  • one male two females friendship
  • bed
  • drawing
  • couple making out
  • volkswagen beetle
  • frenchwoman
  • new german cinema
  • man in socks
  • female nudity
  • friend
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Cast & crew

The Cat Has Nine Lives Cast & Characters

Liane Hielscher leads the cast as Katharina, with Kristine De Loup as Anne and Edgar Reitz as Party Guest (uncredited). Directed by Ula Stöckl; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ula Stöckl

One more film directed by Ula Stöckl: Antigone.

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The Cat Has Nine Lives Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “9 Leben hat die Katze” and “아홉번의 삶을 사는 고양이”.

Also known as
  • 9 Leben hat die Katze
  • 아홉번의 삶을 사는 고양이
  • 猫有九条命
  • Le chat a neuf vies
  • 貓有九條命

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The Cat Has Nine Lives FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cat Has Nine Lives, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cat Has Nine Lives?

The Cat Has Nine Lives runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Cat Has Nine Lives released?

The Cat Has Nine Lives was released on October 12, 1968.

Who directed The Cat Has Nine Lives?

The Cat Has Nine Lives was directed by Ula Stöckl.

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Who is in the cast of The Cat Has Nine Lives?

The Cat Has Nine Lives stars Liane Hielscher as Katharina, Kristine De Loup as Anne and Edgar Reitz as Party Guest (uncredited), among 11 credited actors.

Does The Cat Has Nine Lives have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cat Has Nine Lives has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Cat Has Nine Lives in?

The original language of The Cat Has Nine Lives is German.

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