The Cat and the Canary
“For God's Sake, Stay in Your Rooms and Lock the Doors!”
Synopsis
A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.
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The Cat and the Canary (1978) Video Classics Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Radley Metzger
- Screenplay & Story
- Radley Metzger
- Original Score
- Steven Cagan
- Original Title
- The Cat and the Canary
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Grenadier Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Radley Metzger
Radley Metzger, John Willard
Steven Cagan
Alex Thomson
Roger Harrison
Richard Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Radley Metzger
Director
Radley Metzger
Screenplay
Roger Harrison
Editor
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Steven Cagan
Original Music Composer
Richard Gordon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat and the Canary
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What is The Cat and the Canary about?
A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.
Who directed The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary was directed by Radley Metzger.
Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
The principal cast of The Cat and the Canary includes Honor Blackman, Edward Fox, Michael Callan, Wendy Hiller, Olivia Hussey.
When was The Cat and the Canary released and how long is it?
The Cat and the Canary was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat and the Canary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat and the Canary was composed by Steven Cagan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).