The Cat's Meow (2001)
Some secrets won't stay buried.
Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, History
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: October 8, 2001
Cast
- Kirsten Dunst - Marion Davies
- Edward Herrmann - W. R. Hearst
- Eddie Izzard - Charlie Chaplin
- Cary Elwes - Thomas Ince
- Joanna Lumley - Elinor Glyn
- Jennifer Tilly - Louella Parsons
- Claudia Harrison - Margaret Livingston
- Victor Slezak - George Thomas
- James Laurenson - Dr. Daniel Goodman
- Ronan Vibert - Joseph Willicombe
Screenplay
- Steven Peros (Screenplay)
- Steven Peros (Theatre Play)
Music: Ian Whitcomb
Cinematography: Bruno Delbonnel
Editing: Edward G. Norris
Production: Lionsgate, CP Medien, Bieber+Lewis Productions
Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets
Keywords
blackmail, kiss, love, murder, mistress, hollywood, gossip, 1920s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cat's Meow about?
- Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.
- Who directed The Cat's Meow?
- The Cat's Meow was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
- Who stars in The Cat's Meow?
- The Cat's Meow stars Kirsten Dunst, Edward Herrmann, Eddie Izzard, Cary Elwes, Joanna Lumley, Jennifer Tilly.
- How long is The Cat's Meow?
- The Cat's Meow has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Cat's Meow?
- The Cat's Meow is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, History film.
- What is the budget of The Cat's Meow?
- The Cat's Meow had a budget of $7M.
- How much did The Cat's Meow gross?
- The Cat's Meow grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was The Cat's Meow produced?
- The Cat's Meow was produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Cat's Meow?
- The themes of The Cat's Meow include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets.