The Cat o' Nine Tails
1971, Italian. Directed by Dario Argento.
Caught between the truth and a murderer's hand!
A newsman works with a blind puzzle-solver to uncover a deadly conspiracy linked to a genetic research facility.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 471 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Dario ArgentoDirector
- James FranciscusCarlo Giordani
- Karl MaldenFranco Arnò
- Catherine SpaakAnna Terzi
- Pier Paolo CapponiPolice Supt. Spini
- Horst FrankDr. Braun
- Rada RassimovBianca Merusi
- Aldo ReggianiDr. Casoni
- Carlo AlighieroDr. Calabresi
- Vittorio CongiaRighetto (cameraman)
- Ugo FangareggiGigi the Loser
- Tom FelleghyDr. Esson
- Emilio MarchesiniDr. Mombelli
Details
- Released
- 12 February 1971
- Original title
- Il gatto a nove code
- Country
- Germany, France, Italy
- Written by
- Dario Argento, Dardano Sacchetti, Luigi Cozzi
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $1.2M
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The Cat o' Nine Tails: quick answers
What should I watch before The Cat o' Nine Tails?
Watch The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) first.
What comes after The Cat o' Nine Tails?
Next in the series: Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971).
Is The Cat o' Nine Tails worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 471 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cat o' Nine Tails?
The Cat o' Nine Tails runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Cat o' Nine Tails have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cat o' Nine Tails. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cat o' Nine Tails parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Cat o' Nine Tails yet.
Which OTT platform is The Cat o' Nine Tails on?
The Cat o' Nine Tails is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cat o' Nine Tails?
If you liked The Cat o' Nine Tails, try The Fifth Cord, The Psychic, Deep Red.
Who directed The Cat o' Nine Tails?
The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971) was directed by Dario Argento and stars James Franciscus, Karl Malden, Catherine Spaak.