The Cat (1977)
Amedeo and Ofelia, middle aged brother and sister, own jointly an old decadent, but still attractive, condominium. They want to sell it, but before they have to evict all the tenants. Of course, these don't want to leave at all. The cat (Il Gatto), mascot and beloved by all, dies and this gives the two an excuse to enter the tenants' life. Amedeo starts to court the young Wanda and Ofelia seduces the priest Don Pezzolla. In the meantime police is looking for the cat killer...
Director: Luigi Comencini
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: December 16, 1977
Cast
- Ugo Tognazzi - Amedeo Pecoraro
- Mariangela Melato - Ofelia Pecoraro
- Michel Galabru - Francisci
- Dalila Di Lazzaro - Wanda Yukovich
- Jean Martin - Legrand
- Aldo Reggiani - Salvatore
- Adriana Innocenti - The 'Princess'
- Philippe Leroy - Don Pezzolla, the priest
- Armando Brancia - Police Chief
- Mario Brega - Rosario Calascibetta, a killer
Screenplay
- Augusto Caminito (Screenplay)
- Rodolfo Sonego (Screenplay)
- Rodolfo Sonego (Story)
- Fulvio Marcolin (Screenplay)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Ennio Guarnieri
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: Rafran Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Luigi Comencini
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cat about?
- Amedeo and Ofelia, middle aged brother and sister, own jointly an old decadent, but still attractive, condominium. They want to sell it, but before they have to evict all the tenants. Of course, these don't want to leave at all. The cat (Il Gatto), mascot and beloved by all, dies and this gives the two an excuse to enter the tenants' life. Amedeo starts to court the young Wanda and Ofelia seduces the priest Don Pezzolla. In the meantime police is looking for the cat killer...
- Who directed The Cat?
- The Cat was directed by Luigi Comencini.
- Who stars in The Cat?
- The Cat stars Ugo Tognazzi, Mariangela Melato, Michel Galabru, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Jean Martin, Aldo Reggiani.
- How long is The Cat?
- The Cat has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Cat?
- The Cat is a Comedy, Mystery, Crime film.
- Where was The Cat produced?
- The Cat was produced in Italy.