The Cat
1971, French. Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Pierre Granier-DeferreDirector
- Jean GabinJulien Bouin
- Simone SignoretClémence Bouin
- Annie CordyNelly, boss of the Floride hotel
- Jacques RispalDoctor
- Harry-MaxRetiree, ex-colleague of Julien
- Carlo NellReal estate agent
- André RouyerUnion representative
- Nicole DesaillyNurse
- Yves BarsacqArchitect
- Renate BirgoDairywoman
- Ermanno CasanovaBoss of the cafe
- Georges MansartBoy on the motorcycle
Details
- Released
- 24 April 1971
- Original title
- Le Chat
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
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What The Cat is based on
The Cat is based on The Cat, a 1967 novel by Georges Simenon, published by Presses de la Cité.
Novel · 1967
The Cat
By Georges Simenon
Published by Presses de la Cité
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The Cat: quick answers
Is The Cat worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cat?
The Cat runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Cat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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 streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 April 1971. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cat?
If you liked The Cat, try Die My Love, Nocturnal Animals, The Last Woman.
Who directed The Cat?
The Cat (1971) was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre and stars Jean Gabin, Simone Signoret, Annie Cordy.
What is The Cat based on?
The Cat is based on The Cat, a 1967 novel by Georges Simenon, published by Presses de la Cité.