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Cat People (1982) 5.9
In this erotic remake of the 1942 classic, a young woman's sexual awakening brings horror when she discovers her urges transform her into a monstrous black leopard. Director:Paul Schrader |
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Cast
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| Nastassja Kinski | ... |
Irena Gallier
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| Annette O'Toole | ... | ||
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Joe Creigh
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Bill Searle
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Ron Diamond | ... |
Detective Ron Diamond
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| Lynn Lowry | ... |
Ruthie
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Bronte Judson
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Tessa Richarde | ... |
Billie
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Patricia Perkins | ... |
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Berry Berenson | ... |
Sandra
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Fausto Barajas | ... |
Otis
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
The Cat People originated way back in time, when humans sacrificed their women to leopards, who mated with them. Cat People look similar to humans, but must mate with other Cat People before they transform into panthers. Irene Gallier was raised by adoptive parents and meets her older brother Paul for the first time since childhood. We follow brother and sister - who seem to be the only ones of their kind left. Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>
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An erotic fantasy for the animal in us all. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
2 April 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La marca de la pantera See more »Box Office
Budget:
$18,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
SEK 6,305,881 (Sweden)Company Credits
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Irena Gallier: Who? Oliver?
Paul Gallier: You want to fuck him, don't you? You dream about fucking him! Your whole body burns, it burns all along your nerves, in your mouth, your breasts... you go wet between your legs.
Irena Gallier: Stop it!
Paul Gallier: Every time it happens... you tell yourself it's love. But it isn't. It's blood. And death. You can't escape your nightmare without me, and I can't escape my nightmare without you. I've waited a long time for you.
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(Theme from Cat People)
Music Written by Giorgio Moroder
Lyrics Written and Performed by David Bowie
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Bo Derek was originally scheduled to play the lead role that eventually went to Nastassja Kinski. See more »Goofs
In the leopard autopsy, where a drugged live animal is used, the paws of the supposedly dead beast can be seen twitching. See more »Quotes
Paul Gallier: I didn't think you were ready, but you are. I knew it when I saw you with HIM.Irena Gallier: Who? Oliver?
Paul Gallier: You want to fuck him, don't you? You dream about fucking him! Your whole body burns, it burns all along your nerves, in your mouth, your breasts... you go wet between your legs.
Irena Gallier: Stop it!
Paul Gallier: Every time it happens... you tell yourself it's love. But it isn't. It's blood. And death. You can't escape your nightmare without me, and I can't escape my nightmare without you. I've waited a long time for you.
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Connections
Referenced in Blood, Guts & Cleaning Supplies: The Making of 'The Janitor' (2005) See more »Soundtracks
"Putting Out the Fire"(Theme from Cat People)
Music Written by Giorgio Moroder
Lyrics Written and Performed by David Bowie
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"Cat People" is one of those movies that, by all rights, shouldn't be shown on network TV. That's not a comment on quality; it's one of the best erotic thrillers ever made (next to "The Hunger"). But when you have a movie where, for the last half hour, the female lead is mostly undressed ... how can you *show* the last half of the movie?
Very simply stated, they *don't* show it. I tried to watch Cat People on USA or some other network one night, and the last half hour had been cut down to about five minutes and made absolutely no sense. Worse, I was watching it with someone who had never seen it before, and when it was over, she was thoroughly confused and unimpressed.
So, number one: See this movie, if you haven't already! And number two, when you do ... rent or buy the video, or catch a revival on one of the premium cable channels.