The Cat
Il gatto
Synopsis
Amedeo and Ofelia, middle aged brother and sister, own jointly an old decadent, but still attractive, condominium. They want to sell it, but before they have to evict all the tenants. Of course, these don't want to leave at all. The cat (Il Gatto), mascot and beloved by all, dies and this gives the two an excuse to enter the tenants' life. Amedeo starts to court the young Wanda and Ofelia seduces the priest Don Pezzolla. In the meantime police is looking for the cat killer...
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Ugo Tognazzi
Amedeo Pecoraro
Mariangela Melato
Ofelia Pecoraro
Michel Galabru
Francisci
Dalila Di Lazzaro
Wanda Yukovich
Jean Martin
Legrand
Aldo Reggiani
Salvatore
Adriana Innocenti
The 'Princess'
Philippe Leroy
Don Pezzolla, the priest
Armando Brancia
Police Chief
Mario Brega
Rosario Calascibetta, a killer
Pino Patti
The super
Fabio Gamma
Gangster
Franco Santelli
Police officer
Raffaele Curi
Nerina Di Lazzaro
Signora Tiberini
Lino Fuggetta
Signor Tiberini
Emilio Buonocore
Vittorio Zarfati
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Comencini
- Screenplay & Story
- Augusto Caminito, Rodolfo Sonego, Fulvio Marcolin
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Il gatto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Rafran Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Comencini
Augusto Caminito, Rodolfo Sonego, Fulvio Marcolin
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Guarnieri
Nino Baragli
Sergio Leone, Romano Cardarelli
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Comencini
Director
Sergio Leone
Producer
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Nino Baragli
Editor
Danda Ortona
Costume Design
Augusto Caminito
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Rodolfo Sonego
Screenplay
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Fulvio Marcolin
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cat about?
Amedeo and Ofelia, middle aged brother and sister, own jointly an old decadent, but still attractive, condominium. They want to sell it, but before they have to evict all the tenants. Of course, these don't want to leave at all. The cat (Il Gatto), mascot and beloved by all, dies and this gives the two an excuse to enter the tenants' life. Amedeo starts to court the young Wanda and Ofelia seduces the priest Don Pezzolla. In the meantime police is looking for the cat killer...
Who directed The Cat?
The Cat was directed by Luigi Comencini.
Who stars in The Cat?
The principal cast of The Cat includes Ugo Tognazzi, Mariangela Melato, Michel Galabru, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Jean Martin.
When was The Cat released and how long is it?
The Cat was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat?
The Cat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).