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Cat People(1942)
Status: Released
Date: 1942-12-05
69%
612 Votes
Time: 1h 13m
She knew strange, fierce pleasures that no other woman could ever feel!
Overview:
A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
Languages: English, Serbian.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $134,000.00
Revenue: $4,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Cat People
Top 10 Billed Cast
Simone Simon
Irena Dubrovna Reed
Kent Smith
Oliver Reed
Tom Conway
Dr. Louis Judd
Jane Randolph
Alice Moore
Jack Holt
The Commodore
Alec Craig
Zookeeper (uncredited)
Eddie Dew
Street Policeman (uncredited)
Dot Farley
Mrs. Agnew (uncredited)
Video Trailer Cat People
Video: Cat People • 1942 • Theatrical Trailer
Cat People • 1942 • Theatrical Trailer
Animals Know If Someone's Off
CAT PEOPLE director Jacques Tourneur on cinema and escapism
CAT PEOPLE director Jacques Tourneur on Val Lewton
Cats In The Pool?
Irena on the Prowl
Stalked
The Worst Beast
All 8 videos
Cat People • 1942 • Theatrical Trailer - Trailer
Animals Know If Someone's Off - Clip
CAT PEOPLE director Jacques Tourneur on cinema and escapism - Featurette
CAT PEOPLE director Jacques Tourneur on Val Lewton - Featurette
Cats In The Pool? - Clip
Irena on the Prowl - Clip
Stalked - Clip
The Worst Beast - Clip
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