Movie

Cat People

“She knew strange, fierce pleasures that no other woman could ever feel!”

★ 6.9(678)19421h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Jacques Tourneur
Release date: 1942-12-05
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: Serbian
Box office: $4,000,000
Budget: $134,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures
Part of: Cat People Collection

Cat People — trailer

About Cat People

Cat People is a 1942 movie in the Mystery, Horror and Romance genres, directed by Jacques Tourneur, starring Simone Simon, Kent Smith and Tom Conway. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 678 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cat People in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.

Cast

Simone Simon

Irena Dubrovna Reed

Kent Smith

Oliver Reed

Tom Conway

Dr. Louis Judd

Jane Randolph

Alice Moore

Jack Holt

The Commodore

Henrietta Burnside

Sue Ellen (uncredited)

Alec Craig

Zookeeper (uncredited)

Eddie Dew

Street Policeman (uncredited)

Elizabeth Dunne

Mrs. Plunkett (uncredited)

Dot Farley

Mrs. Agnew (uncredited)

Mary Halsey

Blondie (uncredited)

Theresa Harris

Minnie (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

workjealousylove triangleisolationcatsmokingofficezootransformationpsychological stressmarriageanimal attackhypnosisleopardcanary

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cat People in New Zealand?+

Cat People is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Cat People on Netflix?+

Cat People is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Cat People?+

Cat People has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in Cat People?+

Cat People stars Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph and Jack Holt.

When did Cat People come out?+

Cat People is a 1942 movie directed by Jacques Tourneur.

What genre is Cat People?+

Cat People is Mystery, Horror and Romance film.

Who directed Cat People?+

Cat People was directed by Jacques Tourneur.