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The Night of the Cat (1973): Cast

The Night of the Cat (1973) movie poster

The Night of the Cat is a 1973 thriller directed by Jim Cinque, starring Kathy Allen as Beth, George Oakley and Nick Dennis. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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The Night of the Cat (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Jim Cinque
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Night of the Cat About?

The premise of The Night of the Cat without spoilers.

After her sister is killed by goons hired by a local mobster, Beth spirals into a vendetta, disguising herself in a wig, learning martial arts and wielding a cane as weapons. She tracks down the killers and confronts them face‑to‑face. The mobsters discover they're outmatched. The North Carolina revenge thriller stars Kathy Allen and George Oakley.

The Night of the Cat Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • night
  • cat
  • big breasts
  • breast
  • breasts
  • sister
  • murder
  • wig
  • cane
  • revenge
  • crime detection
  • mob
+6 more
  • mobster
  • goons
  • goon
  • prostitute
  • dope
  • exploitation
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Cast & crew

The Night of the Cat Cast & Characters

Kathy Allen leads the cast as Beth, with George Oakley and Nick Dennis. Directed by Jim Cinque; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Night of the Cat

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Cars

Cars in The Night of the Cat

10 cars on screen, including the 1970 Plymouth Fury and the 1972 Pontiac Catalina.

All 10 cars
  • 1970 Plymouth Fury in The Night of the Cat 1970 Plymouth Fury Important role
  • 1972 Pontiac Catalina in The Night of the Cat 1972 Pontiac Catalina Important role
  • 1929 American LaFrance Foamite in The Night of the Cat 1929 American LaFrance Foamite Minor role
  • 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado in The Night of the Cat 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Minor role

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FAQ

The Night of the Cat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Night of the Cat?

The Night of the Cat runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was The Night of the Cat released?

The Night of the Cat was released on September 11, 1973.

Who directed The Night of the Cat?

The Night of the Cat was directed by Jim Cinque.

Who is in the cast of The Night of the Cat?

The Night of the Cat stars Kathy Allen as Beth, George Oakley and Nick Dennis, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Night of the Cat have a post-credit scene?

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

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