
Feature film — 1982
Cat People (1982)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 601 votes.
Universal Pictures / RKO Pictures / Charles Fries Productions
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Director: Paul Schrader
On screen
Cast & crew

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

Scott Paulin
Bill Searle

Frankie Faison
Det. Brandt
Ron Diamond
Detective Ron Diamond

Lynn Lowry
Ruthie

John Larroquette
Bronte Judson

Tessa Richarde
Billie
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