Cat People
“She knew strange, fierce pleasures that no other woman could ever feel!”
Synopsis
A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
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Simone Simon
Irena Dubrovna Reed
Kent Smith
Oliver Reed
Tom Conway
Dr. Louis Judd
Jane Randolph
Alice Moore
Jack Holt
The Commodore
Henrietta Burnside
Sue Ellen (uncredited)
Alec Craig
Zookeeper (uncredited)
Eddie Dew
Street Policeman (uncredited)
Elizabeth Dunne
Mrs. Plunkett (uncredited)
Dot Farley
Mrs. Agnew (uncredited)
Mary Halsey
Blondie (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
Minnie (uncredited)
Charles Jordan
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Connie Leon
Neighbor Calling the Police (uncredited)
Murdock MacQuarrie
Sheep Caretaker (uncredited)
Alan Napier
Doc Carver (uncredited)
John Piffle
Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 9, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$134K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
29.85x
+$3.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- DeWitt Bodeen
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Cat People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Serbian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Budget
- $134K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
DeWitt Bodeen
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca, Frank Redman
Mark Robson
Val Lewton
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
DeWitt Bodeen
Writer
Val Lewton
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Mark Robson
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Cat People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cat People about?
A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
Who directed Cat People?
Cat People was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Cat People?
The principal cast of Cat People includes Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Jack Holt.
When was Cat People released and how long is it?
Cat People was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cat People?
Cat People had a reported production budget of $134K and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (29.85 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cat People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cat People was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cat People?
Cat People holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).