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Cat People (1982)

R · 1982-04-02 · 1h 58m · EN
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They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.

After years of separation, Irena and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans in this erotic tale of the supernatural. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat -- and the zoo curator is drawn to her. Soon, Irena's brother will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they turn into predatory jungle cats.

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Paul SchraderDirector
Budget
$18M

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▶ Cat People Official Trailer #1 - Ed Begley Jr. Movie (1982) HD▶ Cat People (1982) (TV Spot)

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Nastassja KinskiNastassja KinskiIrena GallierMalcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellPaul GallierJohn HeardJohn HeardOliver YatesRuby DeeRuby DeeFemaleEd Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.Joe CreighScott PaulinScott PaulinBill SearleFrankie FaisonFrankie FaisonDet. BrandtAnnette O'TooleAnnette O'TooleAlice PerrinLynn LowryLynn LowryRuthieJohn LarroquetteJohn LarroquetteBronte JudsonRon DiamondRon DiamondDetective Ron DiamondTessa RichardeTessa RichardeBillie

Keywords

TransformationShotgunAttackIncestHeld captiveErotic movieDissectionPantherTurned into animalLingerieJungle cat

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · HorrorTheme affinityTransformation · Shotgun · AttackDirector preference86943Actor preference236882 · 76045 · 28215Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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What is Cat People about?

After years of separation, Irena and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans in this erotic tale of the supernatural. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat -- and the zoo curator is drawn to her. Soon, Irena's brother will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they turn into predatory jungle cats.

How long is Cat People?

Cat People has a runtime of 118 minutes.

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