Felidae (1994)

After his owner relocates, the cat Francis in involved in a series of cat murders in the new neighborhood. Francis tries to solve the murder cases with others - including Claudandus, a very... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Schaack

Writers:

Akif Pirinçci (novel), Martin Kluger (screenplay),

Stars:

Ulrich Tukur, Mario Adorf, Helge Schneider

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ulrich Tukur	...	Francis (voice)
Mario Adorf	...	Blaubart (voice)
Helge Schneider	...	Jesaja (voice)
Wolfgang Hess	...	Kong (voice)
Gerhard Garbers	...	Pretorius (voice)
Ulrich Wildgruber	...	Joker (voice)
Mona Seefried	...	Felicitas (voice)
Manfred Steffen	...	Gustav (voice)
Uwe Ochsenknecht	...	Archie (voice)
Michaela Amler	...	Nhozemphtekh (voice)
Christian Schneller	...	Mendel (voice)
Tobias Lelle	...	Hermann 1 (voice)
Frank Röth	...	Hermann 2 (voice)
Alexandra Mink	...	Pepeline (voice) (as Alexandra Ludwig-Hahn)
Klaus Maria Brandauer	...	Pascal / Claudandus (voice)

Storyline

After his owner relocates, the cat Francis in involved in a series of cat murders in the new neighborhood. Francis tries to solve the murder cases with others - including Claudandus, a very knowledgable and old cat.

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Plot Keywords:

cat | murder | killing a cat | adult animation | disfigurement | 

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Genres:

Animation | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

3 November 1994 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Felidae - O Gato Detetive

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fontana Filmproduktion, Senator Film Produktion, TFC Trickompany Filmproduktion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Francis is being chased by Kong, Francis runs outside into the rain, where he immediately gets soaked. In the next shot, he is dry.

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Quotes

Francis: [Spotting a dead cat with her stomach and throat ripped out] Oh my God!
Kong: Looks like he's run out of steam suddenly, that's what happens to you when you eat too much junk food
Francis: Yeah I'm out of breath and it looks like I'm not the only one
[Indicating the dead cat]
Kong: What bullshit you talking now?
[gasps]
Kong: Solitaire!, oh Solitaire what have they done to you?, what the hell has that evil bastard done?, my lovely, lovely Solitaire!
[cries]
Francis: Who was she?
Hermann 1: Solitaire was the boss' favorite girl, and chances are ...
[...]

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Connections

Referenced in Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Freddie as F.R.O.7 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Felidae"
Written by Boy George and John Themis
Produced by John Themis
Sung by Boy George
Thanks to Tony Gordon, Wedge Music
Courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd.
Published by EMI Music Publishing

User Reviews

Great book adaptation, not so great execution

I have to say: I love this animation. This was one of the few movies I tried to find for years - and when I found it, I wasn't disappointed.

Bad things first. The movie is obviously a book adaptation. It is a good book adaptation, since it preserves most of the plot. Unfortunately, due to this approach the actual movie story line lacks smoothness and some attention to details. There are also very few 3d effects if you are concerned, but there couldn't have possible been many at that time.

Good things. Plot is great! It keeps you wondering what happens until the last moment, so, when I found the final scene lacking sound on the tape I ordered I had to re-order it. Animation is *very* fine - the cats are all real. I've never ever seen a better cat animation. There are no holes in the plot.

Conclusion. Not the best thing to watch for pre-teens, but just fine if you're 14 and above, since the movie has scenes of sex and violence. The execution is unusual, but hard to find, the plot is solid, all the characters are great, and you've got to see that cat animation!