What is the duration of The Cat?

The duration of The Cat is 87 mins.

What is the original language of The Cat?

The original language of The Cat is French.

Who directed The Cat?

The Cat was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.

Which studio made The Cat?

The Cat was produced by Lira Films.

The Cat 1971

Q: Does The Cat have end credit scenes?

The Cat does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Runtime

87 mins

Language

French

A love‑hate relationship so destructive it shatters the marriage, the home and even the cat. Julien Bouin, a former typographer, shares a crumbling house slated for demolition with his estranged wife Clemence, an ex‑circus performer. Their only bond is the cat Greffier, whom Julien still showers with affection, but the feline becomes the focus of Clemence’s anger.

Lira Films

Studio

Pierre Granier-Deferre

Director

Does The Cat have end credit scenes?

No!

The Cat does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Simone Signoret

Clémence Bouin

Yves Barsacq

Architect

Jean Gabin

Julien Bouin

Annie Cordy

Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel

Carlo Nell

Real estate agent

Jacques Rispal

Doctor

Nicole Desailly

Nurse

André Rouyer

Union representative

Harry-Max

Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien

Ermanno Casanova

Boss of the cafe

Georges Mansart

Boy on the motorcycle

Renate Birgo

Dairywoman

Isabel del Río

Girl on the motorcycle

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