Cat People
“They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.”
Synopsis
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
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Top Cast
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Nastassja Kinski
Irena Gallier
Malcolm McDowell
Paul Gallier
John Heard
Oliver Yates
Annette O'Toole
Alice Perrin
Ruby Dee
Female
Ed Begley Jr.
Joe Creigh
Scott Paulin
Bill Searle
Frankie Faison
Det. Brandt
Ron Diamond
Detective Ron Diamond
Lynn Lowry
Ruthie
John Larroquette
Bronte Judson
Tessa Richarde
Billie
Patricia Perkins
Taxi Driver
Berry Berenson
Sandra
Fausto Barajas
Otis
John H. Fields
Massage Parlor Manager
Emery Hollier
Yeatman Brewer
Stephen Marshal
Moonie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Belgrade Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 2, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 4, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.68x
+$8.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader, Alan Ormsby
- Original Score
- Giorgio Moroder
- Original Title
- Cat People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $12.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, RKO Pictures, Charles Fries Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader, Alan Ormsby, DeWitt Bodeen
Giorgio Moroder
John Bailey, Jeffrey L. Kimball, Paul Vombrack
Jacqueline Cambas, Jere Huggins, Ned Humphreys
Charles W. Fries, Jerry Bruckheimer, Max Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Schrader
Director
Charles W. Fries
Producer
Paul Schrader
Screenplay
Jacqueline Cambas
Editor
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Jere Huggins
Editor
Alan Ormsby
Screenplay
Ned Humphreys
Editor
Daniel Paredes
Costume Design
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Giorgio Moroder
Original Music Composer
Ferdinando Scarfiotti
Production 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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cat People
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What is Cat People about?
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
Who directed Cat People?
Cat People was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Cat People?
The principal cast of Cat People includes Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Ruby Dee.
When was Cat People released and how long is it?
Cat People was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cat People?
Cat People had a reported production budget of $12.5M and grossed $21M at the worldwide box office (1.68 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Cat People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cat People was composed by Giorgio Moroder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cat People?
Cat People holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).