The Big Cat
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Synopsis
A city boy arrives in his late mother's birthplace to discover the locals have been pestered by a cougar.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Morton Grant, Dorothy Yost
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Big Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Eagle-Lion Films (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Morton Grant, Dorothy Yost
Paul Sawtell
W. Howard Greene
Harvey Manger
William Moss
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
Morton Grant
Screenplay
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay
William Moss
Producer
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Harvey Manger
Editor
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Cat about?
A city boy arrives in his late mother's birthplace to discover the locals have been pestered by a cougar.
Who directed The Big Cat?
The Big Cat was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in The Big Cat?
The principal cast of The Big Cat includes Lon McCallister, Peggy Ann Garner, Preston Foster, Forrest Tucker, Skip Homeier.
When was The Big Cat released and how long is it?
The Big Cat was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Cat was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Cat?
The Big Cat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).