Cat People
R“They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.”
1982·118 min·Released
Studio: Charles Fries Productions, RKO Pictures, Universal Pictures
6.0TMDb
6.2IMDb
66%RT
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Theatrical Apr 2, 1982
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USA · English · USA
Overview
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorPaul Schrader
WriterAlan Ormsby, Paul Schrader
Cast
Nastassja Kinski
Irena Gallier
Malcolm McDowell
Paul Gallier
John Heard
Oliver Yates
Annette O'Toole
Alice Perrin
Ruby Dee
Female
Ed Begley Jr.
Joe Creigh
Scott Paulin
Bill Searle
Frankie Faison
Det. Brandt
Ron Diamond
Detective Ron Diamond
Lynn Lowry
Ruthie
John Larroquette
Bronte Judson
Tessa Richarde
Billie
Patricia Perkins
Taxi Driver
Berry Berenson
Sandra
Fausto Barajas
Otis
John H. Fields
Massage Parlor Manager
Emery Hollier
Yeatman Brewer
Stephen Marshal
Moonie
Robert Pavlovich
Ted
Julie Denney
Carol
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Keywords
catshotguneroticismtransformationremakeattacklingerieheld captiveincestdissectionmorphingjungle caterotic movieturned into animalsupernatural horroranimal transformation
Details
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$21M
TMDb Votes
560
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026