When the Cat Comes
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Synopsis
While old Oliva tells a group of children about his life as a sailor and how he met Diana and her cat with sunglasses, a strange circus arrives in town.
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Trailer 2021Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-02
Top Cast
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Jan Werich
Oliva
Emília Vášáryová
Diana
Vlastimil Brodský
Robert
Jiří Sovák
Karel
Vladimír Menšík
School Janitor
Jiřina Bohdalová
Julie
Karel Effa
Janek
Vlasta Chramostová
Marjánka
Alena Kreuzmannová
Gossipy Woman
Stella Zázvorková
Růžena
Jaroslav Mareš
Restaurant Manager
Jana Werichová
Restaurant Manager's Wife
Ladislav Fialka
Thief
Karel Vrtiška
Miller
Václav Babka
SNB Officer
Michal Pospíšil
Joska
Antonín Krčmář
Olda
Pavel Brodský
Petříček
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 6, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vojtěch Jasný
- Screenplay & Story
- Vojtěch Jasný, Jiří Brdečka
- Original Score
- Svatopluk Havelka
- Original Title
- Až přijde kocour
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vojtěch Jasný
Vojtěch Jasný, Jiří Brdečka, Ladislav Fikar
Svatopluk Havelka
Jaroslav Kučera
Jan Chaloupek
Bohumil Šmída
Department Leadership Roster
Vojtěch Jasný
Screenplay
Jiří Brdečka
Screenplay
Vojtěch Jasný
Director
Svatopluk Havelka
Original Music Composer
Jan Chaloupek
Editor
Oldřich Bosák
Production Design
Jaroslav Kučera
Director of Photography
Vladimír Dvořák
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Cat Comes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Cat Comes about?
While old Oliva tells a group of children about his life as a sailor and how he met Diana and her cat with sunglasses, a strange circus arrives in town.
Who directed When the Cat Comes?
When the Cat Comes was directed by Vojtěch Jasný.
Who stars in When the Cat Comes?
The principal cast of When the Cat Comes includes Jan Werich, Emília Vášáryová, Vlastimil Brodský, Jiří Sovák, Vladimír Menšík.
When was When the Cat Comes released and how long is it?
When the Cat Comes was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Cat Comes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Cat Comes was composed by Svatopluk Havelka.