Movie

The Shadow of the Cat

“Was it supernatural force or psychotic compulsion . . . that drove five maddened murderers to destroy themselves ?”

★ 6.8(36)19611h 19m

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Good to know

Director: John Gilling
Release date: 1961-05-01
Runtime: 1h 19m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Hammer Film Productions

The Shadow of the Cat — trailer

About The Shadow of the Cat

The Shadow of the Cat is a 1961 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by John Gilling, starring André Morell, Barbara Shelley and William Lucas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shadow of the Cat in Finland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tabitha, once the placid, gentle and devoted pet, adopts all the characteristics of a ferocious, wild animal following the murder of her mistress. The three guilty people are all trapped by the cat's power and each will come to untimely deaths of horrific proportions without anyone being able to solve the mystery that surrounds their brutal death.

Cast

André Morell

Walter Venable

Barbara Shelley

Beth Venable

William Lucas

Jacob Venable

Freda Jackson

Clara, the Maid

Conrad Phillips

Michael Latimer

Richard Warner

Edgar Venable

Vanda Godsell

Louise Venable

Alan Wheatley

Inspector Rowles

Andrew Crawford

Andrew

Catherine Lacey

Ella Venable

Kynaston Reeves

The Grandfather

Rodney Burke

Workman (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

heart attackcatswampmurderinheritancelast will and testamentfalling down stairspolice inspectorratmurder plot

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shadow of the Cat in Finland?+

The Shadow of the Cat is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Finland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Shadow of the Cat on Netflix?+

The Shadow of the Cat is not on Netflix in Finland right now.

How long is The Shadow of the Cat?+

The Shadow of the Cat has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who stars in The Shadow of the Cat?+

The Shadow of the Cat stars André Morell, Barbara Shelley, William Lucas, Freda Jackson and Conrad Phillips.

When did The Shadow of the Cat come out?+

The Shadow of the Cat is a 1961 movie directed by John Gilling.

What genre is The Shadow of the Cat?+

The Shadow of the Cat is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Shadow of the Cat?+

The Shadow of the Cat was directed by John Gilling.