Cat People

Overview

After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.

Movie details

Release date

1982

Runtime

1h 58m

Genres

Fantasy, Horror

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United States of America

Director

Paul Schrader

Production

Universal Pictures, RKO Pictures, Charles Fries Productions

Budget

$12,500,000

Revenue

$21,000,000

Cast

Nastassja Kinski

Irena Gallier

Malcolm McDowell

Paul Gallier

John Heard

Oliver Yates

Annette O'Toole

Alice Perrin

Ruby Dee

Female

Ed Begley Jr.

Joe Creigh