Cats
“The World's Best-Loved Musical! The Memory Will Live Forever!”
Synopsis
"Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer" and be reborn.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Trailer for CATS - Released in 1998! | Cats the Musical
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-28
Top Cast
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Elaine Paige
Grizabella
John Mills
Gus the Theatre Cat
Ken Page
Old Deuteronomy
Rosemarie Ford
Bombalurina
Michael Gruber
Munkustrap
John Partridge
Rum Tum Tugger
Aeva May
Demeter
Geoffrey Garratt
Skimbleshanks
James Barron
Bustopher Jones
Jo Gibb
Rumpleteazer
Drew Varley
Mungojerrie
Susie McKenna
Jennyanydots
Jacob Brent
Mistoffelees
Susan Jane Tanner
Jellylorum
Phyllida Crowley Smith
Victoria
Bryn Walters
Macavity
Veerle Casteleyn
Jemima
Tommi Sliiden
Coricopat
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mallet, Trevor Nunn
- Screenplay & Story
- T. S. Eliot, Trevor Nunn, Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Original Score
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Original Title
- Cats
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, KQED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mallet, Trevor Nunn
T. S. Eliot, Trevor Nunn, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Nicholas D. Knowland
David Mallet, Nick Morris, Dave Gardener
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gary Lucchesi
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Producer
David Mallet
Director
Nicholas D. Knowland
Director of Photography
David Mallet
Editor
John Napier
Costume Design
Nick Morris
Editor
Dave Gardener
Editor
Trevor Nunn
Director
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cats
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What is Cats about?
"Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer" and be reborn.
Who directed Cats?
Cats was directed by David Mallet, Trevor Nunn.
Who stars in Cats?
The principal cast of Cats includes Elaine Paige, John Mills, Ken Page, Rosemarie Ford, Michael Gruber.
When was Cats released and how long is it?
Cats was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Cats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cats was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cats?
Cats holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).