The Cat

The Cat (1971)

24/04/1971
Drama
1h 27m

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

Overview

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.

  • Pierre Granier-DeferreDirector, Writer
  • Pascal JardinWriter
  • Original Title

    Le Chat

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • alienation
  • estranged couple

Top Billed Cast

Jean Gabin

Jean Gabin

Julien Bouin

Simone Signoret

Simone Signoret

Clémence Bouin

Annie Cordy

Annie Cordy

Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel

Jacques Rispal

Jacques Rispal

Doctor

Harry-Max

Harry-Max

Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien

Carlo Nell

Carlo Nell

Real estate agent

André Rouyer

André Rouyer

Union representative

Nicole Desailly

Nicole Desailly

Nurse

Yves Barsacq

Yves Barsacq

Architect

Renate Birgo

Dairywoman

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