The Owl and the Pussycat (1970): Cast & Plot
The Owl and the Pussycat is a 1970 romantic comedy directed by Herbert Ross, starring George Segal as Felix, Barbra Streisand and Robert Klein. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Owl and the Pussycat About?
The premise of The Owl and the Pussycat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
No longer a children’s tale, the film follows meek, owl‑like Felix and strident, catty Doris who share an apartment building. Felix’s nonstop typing irritates Doris, whose frequent gentleman callers bother him. After Felix reports her to the landlord, Doris retaliates and both are evicted. They move in with Barney, drive him out, and finally test whether their opposite personalities actually attract.
The Owl and the Pussycat Themes & Keywords
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- prostitution
- sex comedy
- based on play
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- staying with a friend
- failed writer
- model turned actress
- loudmouth
- insomnia
- musician in cast
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- aspiring writer
- opposites attract
- struggling writer
- bibliophile
- staring at someone's face
- sleeping in a chair
- sleeping in an armchair
- hooker with heart of gold
- television within film
- bookstore
- bookseller
- piano playing
- sleeping in someone else's bed
- sex in someone else's room
- living in someone else's house
- male gaze
- porn actress
- peeping tom
- biker girl
- animal in title
- apartment building
- new york city
- eviction
- reference to lon chaney jr
- reference to betty boop
- toe sucking
- night owl
- bad writer
- author
- novelist
- city apartment
- aspiring actress
- unpublished novel
- angry landlord
- rented apartment
- landlord
- street prostitute
- odd couple
The Owl and the Pussycat Cast & Characters
George Segal leads the cast as Felix, with Barbra Streisand as Doris and Robert Klein as Barney. Directed by Herbert Ross; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Herbert Ross
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George Segal as Felix -
Barbra Streisand as Doris -
Robert Klein as Barney - Roz Kelly as Eleanor
Also Starring in The Owl and the Pussycat
· 14 more- Allen Garfield Dress Shop Proprietor
- Murray Moston Rikers Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Tom Atkins Kid in Car (uncredited)
- Buck Henry Man Looking Through Doubleday's Bookstore (uncredited)
- Ken Adam Middle-Aged Man (uncredited)
- Marilyn Chambers Barney's Girl (as Evelyn Lang)
- Kim Chan Theatre Cashier
- Jack Manning Mr. Weyderhaus
- Stan Gottlieb Coatcheck Man
- Joe Madden Old Man Neighbor
- Jacques Sandulescu Rapzinsky
- Fay Sappington Old Woman Neighbor
- Grace Carney Mrs. Weyderhaus
- Barbara Anson Miss Weyderhaus
More from Herbert Ross
More films directed by Herbert Ross, best-rated first: Play It Again, Sam, The Turning Point, The Goodbye Girl and Pennies from Heaven.
The Owl and the Pussycat Plot Summary
What happens in The Owl and the Pussycat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Felix Sherman is a meek book clerk and aspiring novelist living in a cramped walkup on New York City’s bustling streets, determined to carve out a little peace and quiet in a life that often feels louder than he can bear. He clings to routine, books, and the rhythm of the city, hoping that his modest dreams might someday bloom into something more than quiet desperation. The apartment he calls home is a tiny sanctuary, a place where he can think, write, and escape the noise that surrounds him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Owl and the Pussycat, scene by scene
The Owl and the Pussycat Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Owl and the Pussycat.
How Well Do You Know The Owl and the Pussycat?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the occupation of Felix Sherman at the start of the film?
Cars in The Owl and the Pussycat
6 cars on screen, including the 1966 GMC TDH 5303 and the 1970 Ford LTD.
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1966 GMC TDH 5303 Minor role -
1970 Ford LTD Minor role -
1969 Lincoln Continental Executive Limousine Minor role -
1968 AMC Rambler American Background role
The Owl and the Pussycat Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Il gufo e la gattina” and “Филин и Кошечка (Путана и Умник)”.
- Also known as
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- Il gufo e la gattina
- Филин и Кошечка (Путана и Умник)
- La Chouette et le Pussycat
- Die Eule und das Kätzchen
- A bagoly és a cicababa
- La gatita y el búho
- 俏冤家
- جغد و گربه ملوس
- 올빼미와 새끼 고양이
- La gateta i el mussol
- O Corujão e a Gatinha
- Ugglan och kissekatten
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including What’s New Pussycat?, Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You and Loves of a French Pussycat.
The Owl and the Pussycat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Owl and the Pussycat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Owl and the Pussycat?
The Owl and the Pussycat runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Owl and the Pussycat released?
The Owl and the Pussycat was released on November 3, 1970.
Who directed The Owl and the Pussycat?
The Owl and the Pussycat was directed by Herbert Ross.
More films by Herbert Ross Who is in the cast of The Owl and the Pussycat?
The Owl and the Pussycat stars George Segal as Felix, Barbra Streisand as Doris and Robert Klein as Barney, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Owl and the Pussycat have a post-credit scene?
No. The Owl and the Pussycat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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