Cat and Mouse
Le Chat et la Souris
Synopsis
A jaded and charming police inspector is assigned along with his cheerful partner to a case involving the mysterious death and/or suicide of a wealthy entrepreneur. The chief suspect is his enchanting wife who was aware that her husband had a mistress. It is also possible that the dead man may be the victim of a radical terrorist group.
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Michèle Morgan
Madame Richard
Serge Reggiani
Lechat
Philippe Léotard
Pierre Chemin
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Monsieur Richard
Valérie Lagrange
Manuelle
Michel Peyrelon
Germain
Christine Laurent
Christine
Philippe Labro
Philippe Lacombe
Jacques François
Police Prefect
Arlette Emmery
Rose
Anne Libert
Anne
Judith Magre
Lady with the little dog
Yves Afonso
William Daube, leftist
Harry Walter
Commissioner
Vernon Dobtcheff
Germain's accomplice
Érik Colin
Robert
Gérard Dournel
Lechat's superior
Jack Bérard
Ballistics policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
video premiere
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Lelouch
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Le Chat et la Souris
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Les Films 13
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch
Francis Lai
Jean Collomb
Georges Klotz
Claude Lelouch
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Lelouch
Producer
Claude Lelouch
Director
Claude Lelouch
Screenplay
Jean Collomb
Director of Photography
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Georges Klotz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cat and Mouse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cat and Mouse about?
A jaded and charming police inspector is assigned along with his cheerful partner to a case involving the mysterious death and/or suicide of a wealthy entrepreneur. The chief suspect is his enchanting wife who was aware that her husband had a mistress. It is also possible that the dead man may be the victim of a radical terrorist group.
Who directed Cat and Mouse?
Cat and Mouse was directed by Claude Lelouch.
Who stars in Cat and Mouse?
The principal cast of Cat and Mouse includes Michèle Morgan, Serge Reggiani, Philippe Léotard, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Valérie Lagrange.
When was Cat and Mouse released and how long is it?
Cat and Mouse was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Cat and Mouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cat and Mouse was composed by Francis Lai.