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The Cat
Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.
1971 · Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre · 87 min · Drama · 8 frames
Tagline
A love/hate so devastating it destroys everything...the marriage, the wife, the husband, the house...even the cat
Crew
- Written by: Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
- Cinematography: Walter Wottitz
- Edited by: Nino Baragli, Jean Ravel
- Music: Philippe Sarde
- Production design: Jacques Saulnier
- Produced by: Fernandel, Jean Gabin, Raymond Danon
Cast
- Jean Gabin as Julien Bouin
- Simone Signoret as Clémence Bouin
- Annie Cordy as Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel
- Jacques Rispal as Doctor
- Harry-Max as Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien
- Carlo Nell as Real estate agent
- André Rouyer as Union representative
- Nicole Desailly as Nurse
- Yves Barsacq as Architect
- Renate Birgo as Dairywoman
Production
- Country: France, Italy
- Language: French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Studios: Lira Films, Cinétel, Comacico
- Themes: based on novel or book, alienation, estranged couple
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