The Cat
1977, Italian. Directed by Luigi Comencini.
Amedeo and Ofelia, middle aged brother and sister, own jointly an old decadent, but still attractive, condominium. They want to sell it, but before they have to evict all the tenants. Of course, these don't want to leave at all. The cat (Il Gatto), mascot and beloved by all, dies and this gives the two an excuse to enter the tenants' life. Amedeo starts to court the young Wanda and Ofelia seduces the priest Don Pezzolla. In the meantime police is looking for the cat killer...
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Luigi ComenciniDirector
- Ugo TognazziAmedeo Pecoraro
- Mariangela MelatoOfelia Pecoraro
- Michel GalabruFrancisci
- Dalila Di LazzaroWanda Yukovich
- Jean MartinLegrand
- Aldo ReggianiSalvatore
- Adriana InnocentiThe 'Princess'
- Philippe LeroyDon Pezzolla, the priest
- Armando BranciaPolice Chief
- Mario BregaRosario Calascibetta, a killer
- Pino PattiThe super
- Fabio GammaGangster
Details
- Released
- 16 December 1977
- Original title
- Il gatto
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Augusto Caminito, Rodolfo Sonego, Fulvio Marcolin
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The Cat: quick answers
Is The Cat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cat?
The Cat runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Cat have a post-credits scene?
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The Cat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Cat yet.
Which OTT platform is The Cat on?
The Cat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cat?
If you liked The Cat, try Breathless, Greedy People, Ca$h.
Who directed The Cat?
The Cat (1977) was directed by Luigi Comencini and stars Ugo Tognazzi, Mariangela Melato, Michel Galabru.