Fritz the Cat
"He's X rated and animated!"
Originally released in 1972. Fritz the Cat is a animation/comedy film. directed by Ralph Bakshi. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Skip Hinnant, Rosetta LeNoire, and John McCurry
Synopsis
In late 1960s New York City, fed up with monotonous college life and police repression, free-spirited Fritz, an impenitent seducer and unrestrained party-animal, decides to explore the world. And just like that, as he flees NYC, heading to San Francisco, Fritz embarks on an endless adventure of illumination. Immersed in a world surrounded by drugs and sex, Fritz participates in mad orgies, brings about a revolution, incites mass urban riots, and crosses paths with drug-addled Nazi bikers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (368 votes)
Budget
$700K
Production budget
Box Office
$90M
128.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Skip Hinnant
as Fritz the Cat (voice)
Rosetta LeNoire
as Bertha / Additional Female Crows (voice)
John McCurry
as Blue / John / Additional Voices (voice)
Phil Seuling
as Pig Cop #2 (voice)
Judy Engles
as Winston Schwartz / Lizard Leader (voice)
Ralph Bakshi
as Narrator / Pig Cop #1 (voice)
Mary Dean
as Girl #1 / Girl #2 / Girl #3 / Harriet (voice)
Charles Spidar
as Bar Patron / Duke the Crow (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $700,000
- Revenue
- $90,000,000
Production Companies
- Steve Krantz Productions
- Aurica Finance Company
- Fritz Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fritz the Cat about?
In late 1960s New York City, fed up with monotonous college life and police repression, free-spirited Fritz, an impenitent seducer and unrestrained party-animal, decides to explore the world. And j...
Who directed Fritz the Cat?
Fritz the Cat was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
How long is Fritz the Cat?
Fritz the Cat has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Fritz the Cat released?
Fritz the Cat was released on April 14, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fritz the Cat?
The main cast of Fritz the Cat includes Skip Hinnant, Rosetta LeNoire, John McCurry, Phil Seuling, Judy Engles.
Is Fritz the Cat worth watching?
Fritz the Cat has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 368 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.