The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
“"I've Come a Long Way, Baby!"”
Synopsis
Fritz, now married and a father, is desperate to escape the domestic hell he now finds himself in. Lighting up a joint, he begins to dream about his eight other lives, hoping to find one to provide a pleasant distraction. The drug-induced journeys he takes include spells as an astronaut, Hitler's psychiatrist, a courier travelling in hostile territory during a race war, and as a pupil of an Indian guru in the sewers of New York.
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Skip Hinnant
Fritz (voice)
Reva Rose
Fritz' Old Lady (voice)
Bob Holt
Various Characters (voice)
Robert Ridgely
(voice)
Fred Smoot
(voice)
Dick Whittington
(voice)
Peter Leeds
Juan / Various Characters (voice)
Louisa Moritz
Chita (Juan's Sister) (voice)
Larry Moss
(voice)
Joan Gerber
Han's Wife (voice)
Jay Lawrence
(voice)
Stanley Adams
(voice)
Pat Harrington Jr.
(voice)
Carole Androsky
(voice)
Ralph James
(voice)
Glynn Turman
(voice)
Peter Hobbs
(voice)
Renny Roker
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 20, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Crumb, Robert Taylor, Eric Monte, Fred Halliday
- Original Score
- Tom Scott
- Original Title
- The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Cine Camera, Steve Krantz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Taylor
Robert Crumb, Robert Taylor, Eric Monte, Fred Halliday
Tom Scott
Gregg Heschong, Ted C. Bemiller
Marshall M. Borden
Steve Krantz
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Taylor
Director
Tom Scott
Original Music Composer
Marshall M. Borden
Editor
Steve Krantz
Producer
Robert Taylor
Writer
Gregg Heschong
Director of Photography
Ted C. Bemiller
Director of Photography
Eric Monte
Writer
Fred Halliday
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
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What is The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat about?
Fritz, now married and a father, is desperate to escape the domestic hell he now finds himself in. Lighting up a joint, he begins to dream about his eight other lives, hoping to find one to provide a pleasant distraction. The drug-induced journeys he takes include spells as an astronaut, Hitler's psychiatrist, a courier travelling in hostile territory during a race war, and as a pupil of an Indian guru in the sewers of New York.
Who directed The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat?
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat was directed by Robert Taylor.
Who stars in The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat?
The principal cast of The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat includes Skip Hinnant, Reva Rose, Bob Holt, Robert Ridgely, Fred Smoot.
When was The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat released and how long is it?
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat?
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat was composed by Tom Scott.
Is The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat based on a book or true story?
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Robert Crumb".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat?
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).