Cat People (1982)

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

Movie · Fantasy, Horror · 1h 58m · Rated 6.0/10 on TMDB · Released April 2, 1982

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.

Directed by Paul Schrader

Cast

• Nastassja Kinski as Irena Gallier
• Malcolm McDowell as Paul Gallier
• John Heard as Oliver Yates
• Annette O'Toole as Alice Perrin
• Ruby Dee as Female
• Ed Begley Jr. as Joe Creigh
• Scott Paulin as Bill Searle
• Frankie Faison as Det. Brandt
• Ron Diamond as Detective Ron Diamond
• Lynn Lowry as Ruthie
• John Larroquette as Bronte Judson
• Tessa Richarde as Billie

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