The Cat Shows Her Claws
La chatte sort ses griffes
Synopsis
France under the Occupation. Executed for treason against the Resistance, Cora, code-named "La Chatte", was left for dead. Recovered and cared for by the Germans, Dr. von Hollwitz brainwashed her to control her and use her as a counter-espionage. In the spring of 1944, her escape was faked so that she could resume contact with the Resistance. She has to scupper the mission of Charles, an engineer with the SNCF, to blow up a train loaded with V1s intended to power the launch pads set up on the French coast to bomb London. But at the last moment, La Chatte regains her lucidity.
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Françoise Arnoul
Cora Menessier aka 'La Chatte'
Jacques Fabbri
Gustave, head of the South network
Horst Frank
Major Von Hollwitz
François Guérin
Louis
Harold Kay
Charles
Françoise Spira
Marie-José
Anne Tonietti
Maud
Marie Glory
Concierge
Chris Van Loosen
Clara
Michel Jourdan
Tonio
Gérard Darrieu
Jean-Lou
Bernard Lajarrige
Dalmier aka 'Athos'
Jean-Pierre Zola
German officer
France Asselin
Madame Buisson
Liliane Patrick
Dalmier's secretary
Ginette Pigeon
German nurse
Anna Gaylor
Miss Lepage, social worker
Albert Médina
Boss of the restaurant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Decoin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Rémy
- Original Title
- La chatte sort ses griffes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Films Metzger et Woog
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Decoin
Jacques Rémy, Henri Decoin
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Decoin
Director
Jacques Rémy
Screenplay
Henri Decoin
Writer
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What is The Cat Shows Her Claws about?
France under the Occupation. Executed for treason against the Resistance, Cora, code-named "La Chatte", was left for dead. Recovered and cared for by the Germans, Dr. von Hollwitz brainwashed her to control her and use her as a counter-espionage. In the spring of 1944, her escape was faked so that she could resume contact with the Resistance. She has to scupper the mission of Charles, an engineer with the SNCF, to blow up a train loaded with V1s intended to power the launch pads set up on the French coast to bomb London. But at the last moment, La Chatte regains her lucidity.
Who directed The Cat Shows Her Claws?
The Cat Shows Her Claws was directed by Henri Decoin.
Who stars in The Cat Shows Her Claws?
The principal cast of The Cat Shows Her Claws includes Françoise Arnoul, Jacques Fabbri, Horst Frank, François Guérin, Harold Kay.
When was The Cat Shows Her Claws released and how long is it?
The Cat Shows Her Claws was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.