The Owl and the Pussycat
“It's no longer a story for children.”
Synopsis
Meek, owlish Felix and strident, catty Doris live in the same apartment building. His incessant typing bothers her; her gentlemen callers bother him. Felix informs the landlord of her activities, so Doris moves in on Felix. When they both get thrown out, they move in with Barney... until they drive him out! That's when Felix and Doris finally decide to put theory into practice. But do opposites attract?
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Owl And The Pussycat Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-28
Top Cast
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Barbra Streisand
Doris
George Segal
Felix
Robert Klein
Barney
Allen Garfield
Dress Shop Proprietor
Roz Kelly
Eleanor
Jacques Sandulescu
Rapzinsky
Jack Manning
Mr. Weyderhaus
Grace Carney
Mrs. Weyderhaus
Barbara Anson
Miss Weyderhaus
Kim Chan
Theatre Cashier
Stan Gottlieb
Coatcheck Man
Joe Madden
Old Man Neighbor
Fay Sappington
Old Woman Neighbor
Marilyn Chambers
Barney's Girl
Buck Henry
Man Looking Through Doubleday's Bookstore (uncredited)
Ken Adam
Middle-Aged Man (uncredited)
Tom Atkins
Kid in Car (uncredited)
Murray Moston
Rikers Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Buck Henry
- Original Score
- Dick Halligan
- Original Title
- The Owl and the Pussycat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Buck Henry, Bill Manhoff
Dick Halligan
Harry Stradling Sr., Andrew Laszlo
John F. Burnett
Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Stark
Producer
John Robert Lloyd
Production Design
Ken Adam
Production Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Herbert Ross
Director
Buck Henry
Screenplay
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Dick Halligan
Original Music Composer
John F. Burnett
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Owl and the Pussycat
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What is The Owl and the Pussycat about?
Meek, owlish Felix and strident, catty Doris live in the same apartment building. His incessant typing bothers her; her gentlemen callers bother him. Felix informs the landlord of her activities, so Doris moves in on Felix. When they both get thrown out, they move in with Barney... until they drive him out! That's when Felix and Doris finally decide to put theory into practice. But do opposites attract?
Who directed The Owl and the Pussycat?
The Owl and the Pussycat was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in The Owl and the Pussycat?
The principal cast of The Owl and the Pussycat includes Barbra Streisand, George Segal, Robert Klein, Allen Garfield, Roz Kelly.
When was The Owl and the Pussycat released and how long is it?
The Owl and the Pussycat was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Owl and the Pussycat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Owl and the Pussycat was composed by Dick Halligan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Owl and the Pussycat?
The Owl and the Pussycat holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).