Metropolitan Cats
Synopsis
From ancient Chinese sculpture to the modern Broadway stage, cats have long been a source of inspiration for artists. This unusual film juxtaposes famous depictions of cats from the Museum's collection with their contemporary counterparts. Curators and staff muse on our feline friends' legendary stubbornness and implacable curiosity, their endless capacity for mischief, and ultimately how they have held our attention for millennia.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cindy Award Competition (Bronze Award)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Lehman
- Original Title
- Metropolitan Cats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- ABC Video Enterprises, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Lehman
Victor Kanefsky, Sam Pollard
Robin Lehman
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Kanefsky
Editor
Robin Lehman
Director
Robin Lehman
Producer
Sam Pollard
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Metropolitan Cats.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metropolitan Cats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Metropolitan Cats about?
From ancient Chinese sculpture to the modern Broadway stage, cats have long been a source of inspiration for artists. This unusual film juxtaposes famous depictions of cats from the Museum's collection with their contemporary counterparts. Curators and staff muse on our feline friends' legendary stubbornness and implacable curiosity, their endless capacity for mischief, and ultimately how they have held our attention for millennia.
Who directed Metropolitan Cats?
Metropolitan Cats was directed by Robin Lehman.
Who stars in Metropolitan Cats?
The principal cast of Metropolitan Cats includes Not specified.
When was Metropolitan Cats released and how long is it?
Metropolitan Cats was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 25m.