The Cat
Le Chat
“A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat”
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Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.
Cast
Jean Gabin
as Julien Bouin
Simone Signoret
as Clémence Bouin
Annie Cordy
as Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel
Jacques Rispal
as Doctor
Harry-Max
as Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien
Carlo Nell
as Real estate agent
André Rouyer
as Union representative
Nicole Desailly
as Nurse
Yves Barsacq
as Architect
Renate Birgo
as Dairywoman
Ermanno Casanova
as Boss of the cafe
Georges Mansart
as Boy on the motorcycle
Isabel del Río
as Girl on the motorcycle
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About The Cat
“A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat”
Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger. Running 87 minutes.
The Cat Cast and Characters
The cast features Jean Gabin (as Julien Bouin), Simone Signoret (as Clémence Bouin), Annie Cordy (as Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel), Jacques Rispal (as Doctor), and Harry-Max (as Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien). Their performances are a major reason The Cat has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch The Cat NowWhy People Are Watching The Cat
The Cat flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Cat online for free?
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How long is The Cat?
The Cat runs for 87 minutes (about 1.5 hour).
Is The Cat good? What's the rating?
The Cat holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 119 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Cat?
The main cast includes Jean Gabin, Simone Signoret, Annie Cordy, and Jacques Rispal, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Cat available in French?
Yes — The Cat was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Cat released?
The Cat was released in 1971.
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What is The Cat about?
The Cat is a Drama film. Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.
When was The Cat released?
The Cat was released on April 24, 1971. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. The film was produced by Lira Films.
Who stars in The Cat?
The Cat stars Jean Gabin, Simone Signoret, Annie Cordy and Jacques Rispal. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Cat available in HD?
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