What Is a Cat?
Synopsis
Presents the history of the domestic cat, tracing the animal as a house pet and as a symbol of mystery and worship from ancient Egypt to the present day. Offers hints on the care and treatment of cats in homes of today.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amiram Amitai
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry C. Kahn, Felicia Ames
- Original Score
- David Blumberg
- Original Title
- What Is a Cat?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 01/01/1972
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Fred A. Niles Communications Centers Inc. of Chicago
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amiram Amitai
Terry C. Kahn, Felicia Ames
David Blumberg
Amiram Amitai
Amiram Amitai
Terry C. Kahn
Department Leadership Roster
Amiram Amitai
Director
Amiram Amitai
Director of Photography
Terry C. Kahn
Writer
Terry C. Kahn
Producer
Amiram Amitai
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Is a Cat?
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What is What Is a Cat? about?
Presents the history of the domestic cat, tracing the animal as a house pet and as a symbol of mystery and worship from ancient Egypt to the present day. Offers hints on the care and treatment of cats in homes of today.
Who directed What Is a Cat??
What Is a Cat? was directed by Amiram Amitai.
Who stars in What Is a Cat??
The principal cast of What Is a Cat? includes Not specified.
When was What Is a Cat? released and how long is it?
What Is a Cat? was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for What Is a Cat??
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Is a Cat? was composed by David Blumberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Is a Cat??
What Is a Cat? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).