The Shadow of the Cat
“Was it supernatural force or psychotic compulsion . . . that drove five maddened murderers to destroy themselves ?”
Synopsis
Tabitha, once the placid, gentle and devoted pet, adopts all the characteristics of a ferocious, wild animal following the murder of her mistress. The three guilty people are all trapped by the cat's power and each will come to untimely deaths of horrific proportions without anyone being able to solve the mystery that surrounds their brutal death.
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The Shadow of the Cat • 1961 • Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-24
Top Cast
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André Morell
Walter Venable
Barbara Shelley
Beth Venable
William Lucas
Jacob Venable
Freda Jackson
Clara, the Maid
Conrad Phillips
Michael Latimer
Richard Warner
Edgar Venable
Vanda Godsell
Louise Venable
Alan Wheatley
Inspector Rowles
Andrew Crawford
Andrew
Catherine Lacey
Ella Venable
Kynaston Reeves
The Grandfather
Rodney Burke
Workman (uncredited)
Vera Cook
The Mother (uncredited)
Angela Crow
The Daughter (uncredited)
John Dearth
Constable Hamer (uncredited)
George Doonan
Ambulance Man (uncredited)
Peter Evans
Constable (uncredited)
Henry Kendall
The Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- George Baxt
- Original Score
- Míkis Theodorakis
- Original Title
- The Shadow of the Cat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, BHP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
George Baxt
Míkis Theodorakis
Arthur Grant
John Pomeroy
Jon Penington
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Director
George Baxt
Writer
Jon Penington
Producer
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
John Pomeroy
Editor
Míkis Theodorakis
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow of the Cat
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What is The Shadow of the Cat about?
Tabitha, once the placid, gentle and devoted pet, adopts all the characteristics of a ferocious, wild animal following the murder of her mistress. The three guilty people are all trapped by the cat's power and each will come to untimely deaths of horrific proportions without anyone being able to solve the mystery that surrounds their brutal death.
Who directed The Shadow of the Cat?
The Shadow of the Cat was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in The Shadow of the Cat?
The principal cast of The Shadow of the Cat includes André Morell, Barbara Shelley, William Lucas, Freda Jackson, Conrad Phillips.
When was The Shadow of the Cat released and how long is it?
The Shadow of the Cat was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow of the Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow of the Cat was composed by Míkis Theodorakis.