The Cat
Originally released in 1977. The Cat is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Luigi Comencini.
Starring Ugo Tognazzi, Mariangela Melato, and Michel Galabru
Synopsis
Amedeo and Ofelia, middle aged brother and sister, own jointly an old decadent, but still attractive, condominium. They want to sell it, but before they have to evict all the tenants. Of course, these don't want to leave at all. The cat (Il Gatto), mascot and beloved by all, dies and this gives the two an excuse to enter the tenants' life. Amedeo starts to court the young Wanda and Ofelia seduces the priest Don Pezzolla. In the meantime police is looking for the cat killer...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (48 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ugo Tognazzi
as Amedeo Pecoraro
Mariangela Melato
as Ofelia Pecoraro
Michel Galabru
as Francisci
Dalila Di Lazzaro
as Wanda Yukovich
Jean Martin
as Legrand
Aldo Reggiani
as Salvatore
Adriana Innocenti
as The 'Princess'
Philippe Leroy
as Don Pezzolla, the priest
Armando Brancia
as Police Chief
Mario Brega
as Rosario Calascibetta, a killer
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Rafran Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cat about?
Amedeo and Ofelia, middle aged brother and sister, own jointly an old decadent, but still attractive, condominium. They want to sell it, but before they have to evict all the tenants. Of course, th...
Who directed The Cat?
The Cat was directed by Luigi Comencini.
How long is The Cat?
The Cat has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Cat released?
The Cat was released on December 16, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cat?
The main cast of The Cat includes Ugo Tognazzi, Mariangela Melato, Michel Galabru, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Jean Martin.