Movie

The Cat o' Nine Tails

“Caught between the truth and a murderer's hand!”

★ 6.7(453)19711h 52m

The Cat o' Nine Tails is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Artiflix and ARROW in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Dario Argento
Release date: 1971-02-12
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: Italian
Box office: $1,204,739
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Labrador Films

The Cat o' Nine Tails — trailer

About The Cat o' Nine Tails

The Cat o' Nine Tails is a 1971 movie in the Horror, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Dario Argento, starring James Franciscus, Karl Malden and Catherine Spaak. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 453 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cat o' Nine Tails in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A newsman works with a blind puzzle-solver to uncover a deadly conspiracy linked to a genetic research facility.

Cast

James Franciscus

Carlo Giordani

Karl Malden

Franco Arnò

Catherine Spaak

Anna Terzi

Pier Paolo Capponi

Police Supt. Spini

Horst Frank

Dr. Braun

Rada Rassimov

Bianca Merusi

Aldo Reggiani

Dr. Casoni

Carlo Alighiero

Dr. Calabresi

Vittorio Congia

Righetto (cameraman)

Ugo Fangareggi

Gigi the Loser

Tom Felleghy

Dr. Esson

Emilio Marchesini

Dr. Mombelli

Themes & keywords

psychopathadoptioneye ballstalkerlaboratoryhomicidalserial killerslasherwhodunitmaniacpsychiatristpolicemanmental illnesspsycho killerchild kidnapping

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cat o' Nine Tails in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Cat o' Nine Tails on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Artiflix and ARROW. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Cat o' Nine Tails on Netflix?+

The Cat o' Nine Tails is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Artiflix and ARROW.

How long is The Cat o' Nine Tails?+

The Cat o' Nine Tails has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Cat o' Nine Tails?+

The Cat o' Nine Tails stars James Franciscus, Karl Malden, Catherine Spaak, Pier Paolo Capponi and Horst Frank.

When did The Cat o' Nine Tails come out?+

The Cat o' Nine Tails is a 1971 movie directed by Dario Argento.

What genre is The Cat o' Nine Tails?+

The Cat o' Nine Tails is Horror, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Cat o' Nine Tails?+

The Cat o' Nine Tails was directed by Dario Argento.