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Cat People 1982 Directed by Paul Schrader

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

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $12,500,000
Revenue $21,000,000
Release Date 2 April 1982
118 mins
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
Patricia Perkins Taxi Driver
John H. Fields Massage Parlor Manager
Emery Hollier Yeatman Brewer
Arione De Winter Indian Village Mother
Francine Segal Church Woman
Don Hood Train Station Agent
David Showacre Man in Bar
Neva Gage Cat-Like Woman
Marisa Folse Indian Girl
Danelle Hand Indian Girl
John C. Isbell Police Officer
Roger E. Reid Policeman
Marco St. John Policeman
Brett Alexander Cub Scout
Gregory Gatto Cub Scout
Terc Martinez Cub Scout
David Ross McCarty Man in Airport
Harry Hauss Helicopter Pilot
James Deeth Helicopter Pilot
Ray Wise Soap Opera Man
Jo Ann Dearing Soap Opera Woman