The Cat (1971)

A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat

The Cat (1971) poster

Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.

Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Walter Wottitz
Editing: Nino Baragli, Jean Ravel
Production: Lira Films, Cinétel, Comacico
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness

Keywords

based on novel or book, alienation, estranged couple

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cat about?
Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.
Who directed The Cat?
The Cat was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Who stars in The Cat?
The Cat stars Jean Gabin, Simone Signoret, Annie Cordy, Jacques Rispal, Harry-Max, Carlo Nell.
How long is The Cat?
The Cat has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Cat?
The Cat is a Drama film.
Where was The Cat produced?
The Cat was produced in France, Italy.
What are the themes of The Cat?
The themes of The Cat include: The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness.