The Cat
“A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat”
1971•1h 27m•7.4•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Writer
Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
Languages
French, German, Italian
Studio
Lira Films
Cast
Jean Gabin
Julien Bouin
Simone Signoret
Clémence Bouin
Annie Cordy
Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel
Jacques Rispal
Doctor
Harry-Max
Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien
Carlo Nell
Real estate agent
André Rouyer
Union representative
Nicole Desailly
Nurse
Yves Barsacq
Architect
Renate Birgo
Dairywoman
Ermanno Casanova
Boss of the cafe
Georges Mansart
Boy on the motorcycle
Isabel del Río
Girl on the motorcycle
Production
Company
Lira Films
Company
Cinétel
Company
Comacico
Producer
Fernandel
Producer
Raymond Danon
Producer
Jean Gabin
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