The Curse of the Cat People
“A tender tale of terror!”
Synopsis
Amy, the young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed, befriends her father's late first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.
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The Curse Of The Cat People 1944 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-02
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Simone Simon
Ghost of Irena
Kent Smith
Oliver 'Ollie' Reed
Jane Randolph
Alice Reed
Ann Carter
Amy Reed
Eve March
Miss Callahan
Julia Dean
Julia Farren
Elizabeth Russell
Barbara Farren
Erford Gage
Police Captain
Sir Lancelot
Edward
Nita Hunter
Caroler Lois Huggins (uncredited)
Sarah Selby
Caroler Miss Plumett (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$212K
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gunther von Fritsch, Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- DeWitt Bodeen
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Curse of the Cat People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Budget
- $212K
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunther von Fritsch, Robert Wise
DeWitt Bodeen
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
J.R. Whittredge
Val Lewton
Department Leadership Roster
Gunther von Fritsch
Director
Robert Wise
Director
DeWitt Bodeen
Screenplay
Val Lewton
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
J.R. Whittredge
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curse of the Cat People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Curse of the Cat People about?
Amy, the young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed, befriends her father's late first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.
Who directed The Curse of the Cat People?
The Curse of the Cat People was directed by Gunther von Fritsch, Robert Wise.
Who stars in The Curse of the Cat People?
The principal cast of The Curse of the Cat People includes Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph, Ann Carter, Eve March.
When was The Curse of the Cat People released and how long is it?
The Curse of the Cat People was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Curse of the Cat People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Curse of the Cat People was composed by Roy Webb.