Cat People (1982)

  • R
  • 04/02/1982 (US)
  • Thriller, Horror
  • 1h 58m

They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.

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.

Paul Schrader

Director, Screenplay

Alan Ormsby

Screenplay

DeWitt Bodeen

Story

Cast

Nastassja Kinski's headshot

Nastassja Kinski

Irena Gallier
Malcolm McDowell's headshot

Malcolm McDowell

Paul Gallier
John Heard's headshot

John Heard

Oliver Yates
Annette O'Toole's headshot

Annette O'Toole

Alice Perrin
Ruby Dee's headshot

Ruby Dee

Female
Ed Begley Jr.'s headshot

Ed Begley Jr.

Joe Creigh
Scott Paulin's headshot

Scott Paulin

Bill Searle
Frankie Faison's headshot

Frankie Faison

Det. Brandt

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