The Cat
Le Chat
“A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat”
Synopsis
Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.
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Jean Gabin
Julien Bouin
Simone Signoret
Clémence Bouin
Annie Cordy
Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel
Jacques Rispal
Doctor
Harry-Max
Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien
Carlo Nell
Real estate agent
André Rouyer
Union representative
Nicole Desailly
Nurse
Yves Barsacq
Architect
Renate Birgo
Dairywoman
Ermanno Casanova
Boss of the cafe
Georges Mansart
Boy on the motorcycle
Isabel del Río
Girl on the motorcycle
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Simenon, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Le Chat
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Lira Films, Cinétel, Comacico
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Georges Simenon, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
Philippe Sarde
Walter Wottitz
Nino Baragli, Jean Ravel
Fernandel, Jean Gabin, Raymond Danon
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Director
Nino Baragli
Editor
Jo Ranzatto
Costume Design
Fernandel
Producer
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Writer
Pascal Jardin
Writer
Jean Gabin
Producer
Raymond Danon
Producer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Walter Wottitz
Director of Photography
Jean Ravel
Editor
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat
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What is The Cat about?
Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.
Who directed The Cat?
The Cat was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Who stars in The Cat?
The principal cast of The Cat includes Jean Gabin, Simone Signoret, Annie Cordy, Jacques Rispal, Harry-Max.
When was The Cat released and how long is it?
The Cat was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is The Cat based on a book or true story?
The Cat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
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.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).