Because of the Cats
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Synopsis
A gang of six wealthy, well-dressed and well-spoken hoodlums break into a married couple's house and rape the wife while forcing the husband to watch. Thus begins a dogged investigation by a determined detective who quickly finds that their cult-like solidarity can be a serious obstacle to breaking them.
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Because of the Cats (1973) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-16
Top Cast
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Bryan Marshall
Inspector van der Valk
Alexandra Stewart
Feodora
Sebastian Graham Jones
Jansen
Anthony Allen
Erik Mierle
Ida Goemans
Carmen
Nicholas Hoye
Kees van Sonneveld
Sylvia Kristel
Hannie Troost
Delia Lindsay
Ms. Maris
Edward Judd
Mierle
Roger Hammond
Maris
Derek Hart
Kieft
Guido de Moor
Marcousis
Lous Hensen
Mevr. Van Sonneveld
George Baker
Boersma
Liliane Vincent
Mevrouw Kieft
Marielle Fiolet
Gerard Thoolen
Christopher Blake
Frank Kieft
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fons Rademakers
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Claus, Nicolas Freeling, Fons Rademakers
- Original Score
- Ruud Bos
- Original Title
- Because of the Cats
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Filmking, Showking Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fons Rademakers
Hugo Claus, Nicolas Freeling, Fons Rademakers
Ruud Bos
Eduard van der Enden
Ton Aarden
Paul Collet, Fons Rademakers
Department Leadership Roster
Fons Rademakers
Director
Hugo Claus
Writer
Fons Rademakers
Writer
Paul Collet
Producer
Fons Rademakers
Producer
Eduard van der Enden
Director of Photography
Ton Aarden
Editor
Elly Claus
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Because of the Cats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Because of the Cats about?
A gang of six wealthy, well-dressed and well-spoken hoodlums break into a married couple's house and rape the wife while forcing the husband to watch. Thus begins a dogged investigation by a determined detective who quickly finds that their cult-like solidarity can be a serious obstacle to breaking them.
Who directed Because of the Cats?
Because of the Cats was directed by Fons Rademakers.
Who stars in Because of the Cats?
The principal cast of Because of the Cats includes Bryan Marshall, Alexandra Stewart, Sebastian Graham Jones, Anthony Allen, Ida Goemans.
When was Because of the Cats released and how long is it?
Because of the Cats was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Because of the Cats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Because of the Cats was composed by Ruud Bos.
Is Because of the Cats based on a book or true story?
Because of the Cats is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicolas Freeling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Because of the Cats?
Because of the Cats holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).