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Feature film — 1982

Cat People (1982)

6.01h 58mFantasy — Horror

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 as Irena Gallier

Nastassja Kinski

Irena Gallier

Malcolm McDowell as Paul Gallier

Malcolm McDowell

Paul Gallier

John Heard as Oliver Yates

John Heard

Oliver Yates

Annette O'Toole as Alice Perrin

Annette O'Toole

Alice Perrin

Ruby Dee as Female

Ruby Dee

Female

Ed Begley Jr. as Joe Creigh

Ed Begley Jr.

Joe Creigh

Scott Paulin as Bill Searle

Scott Paulin

Bill Searle

Frankie Faison as Det. Brandt

Frankie Faison

Det. Brandt

R

Ron Diamond

Detective Ron Diamond

Lynn Lowry as Ruthie

Lynn Lowry

Ruthie

John Larroquette as Bronte Judson

John Larroquette

Bronte Judson

Tessa Richarde as Billie

Tessa Richarde

Billie

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