Cat People

1982

They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.

Paul Schrader
1h 58m
April 2, 1982 · United States of America

Overview

After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: April 2, 1982
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures,RKO Pictures LLC,Charles Fries Productions,RKO Pictures
Cast: Nastassja Kinski,Malcolm McDowell,John Heard,Annette O'Toole,Ruby Dee,Ed Begley Jr.,Scott Paulin,Frankie Faison,Ron Diamond,Lynn Lowryand 29 more
Director: Paul Schrader
Writer: Alan Ormsby,Paul Schrader,DeWitt Bodeen
Producer: Charles W. Fries,Jerry Bruckheimer,Max Rosenberg
Cinematography: John Bailey
Music: Giorgio Moroder
Budget: $12,500,000
Revenue: $21,000,000
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