The Cat (1971): Cast
The Cat is a 1971 drama directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, starring Jean Gabin as Julien Bouin, Harry-Max and Simone Signoret. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Lira Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cat About?
The premise of The Cat without spoilers.
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.
The Cat Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- killing a pet
- literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- french literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- belgian literature on screen
- 1960s literature on screen
- france
- cat
- vow of silence
- thrown out of house
- suicide
+38 more Show fewer
- suicide pill
- suburb
- solitude
- silence
- sadness
- pet
- old age
- message
- married couple
- loss of pet
- loss of home
- hotel manager
- home
- home demolition
- heart attack
- hatred
- gun
- expropriation
- ex circus performer
- estranged couple
- elderly couple
- dysfunctional couple
- dream home
- destruction
- destruction of city
- demolition
- demolition equipment
- death of pet
- death from heart attack
- dead end
- cul de sac
- couple
- construction
- construction site
- construction crane
- confidant
- city
- childless couple
The Cat Cast & Characters
Jean Gabin leads the cast as Julien Bouin, with Harry-Max as Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien and Simone Signoret as Clémence Bouin. Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Jean Gabin as Julien Bouin
- Harry-Max as Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien
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Simone Signoret as Clémence Bouin - Yves Barsacq as Architect
Also Starring in The Cat
· 9 more- Jacques Rispal Doctor
- Carlo Nell Real estate agent
- Annie Cordy Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel
- André Rouyer Union representative
- Nicole Desailly Nurse
- Ermanno Casanova Boss of the cafe
- Georges Mansart Boy on the motorcycle
- Renate Birgo Dairywoman
- Isabel del Río Girl on the motorcycle
More from Pierre Granier-Deferre
More films directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre: The Austrian, Widow’s Walk, Private Tuition and L’Homme aux yeux d’argent.
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The Cat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cat?
The Cat runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Cat released?
The Cat was released on April 24, 1971.
Who directed The Cat?
The Cat was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
More films by Pierre Granier-Deferre Who is in the cast of The Cat?
The Cat stars Jean Gabin as Julien Bouin, Harry-Max as Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien and Simone Signoret as Clémence Bouin, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Cat have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Cat in?
The original language of The Cat is French.
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