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The Cat o' Nine Tails

Original title: Il gatto a nove code
  • 19711971
  • GPGP
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
12K
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The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971)
HorrorMysteryThriller
Two journalists try to solve a series of murders connected to a pharmaceutical company's secret experiments, becoming targets of the killer themselves.Two journalists try to solve a series of murders connected to a pharmaceutical company's secret experiments, becoming targets of the killer themselves.Two journalists try to solve a series of murders connected to a pharmaceutical company's secret experiments, becoming targets of the killer themselves.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
12K
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    • Dario Argento
  • Writers
    • Dario Argento(based on a story by)
    • Luigi Cozzi(based on a story by)
    • Dardano Sacchetti(story)
  • Stars
    • James Franciscus
    • Karl Malden
    • Catherine Spaak
    • Dario Argento
  • Writers
    • Dario Argento(based on a story by)
    • Luigi Cozzi(based on a story by)
    • Dardano Sacchetti(story)
  • Stars
    • James Franciscus
    • Karl Malden
    • Catherine Spaak
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 95User reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
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    James Franciscus
    James Franciscus
    • Carlo Giordani
    Karl Malden
    Karl Malden
    • Franco Arnò
    Catherine Spaak
    Catherine Spaak
    • Anna Terzi
    Pier Paolo Capponi
    Pier Paolo Capponi
    • Police Supt. Spimi
    Horst Frank
    Horst Frank
    • Dr. Braun
    Rada Rassimov
    Rada Rassimov
    • Bianca Merusi
    Aldo Reggiani
    Aldo Reggiani
    • Dr. Casoni
    Carlo Alighiero
    Carlo Alighiero
    • Dr. Calabresi
    Vittorio Congia
    Vittorio Congia
    • Righetto - Cameraman
    Ugo Fangareggi
    Ugo Fangareggi
    • Gigi - Loser
    Tom Felleghy
    • Dr. Esson
    Emilio Marchesini
    • Dr. Mombelli
    Fulvio Mingozzi
    • Spimi's Man
    Corrado Olmi
    • Morsella
    Pino Patti
    Pino Patti
    • Barber
    Umberto Raho
    Umberto Raho
    • Manuel's Ex-Lover
    Jacques Stany
    • Prof. Manera
    Stefano Oppedisano
    • Taxi Driver
      • Dario Argento
    • Writers
      • Dario Argento(based on a story by) (screenplay)
      • Luigi Cozzi(based on a story by)
      • Dardano Sacchetti(story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The scene where Giordani meets Anna Terzi at her father's house is a reference to the scene in the novel "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler where Marlowe first meets Vivian Regan at her father's house. Portions of the dialogue are verbatim.
    • Goofs
      When Carlo and Anna meet at the rooftop cafe for a drink it appears to be late afternoon. A few moments later a waiter replaces an ash tray and when the camera goes back to the couple it is almost totally nighttime.
    • Quotes

      Carlo Giordani: Do you know how many people are together right now making love this very second?

      Anna Terzi: No.

      Carlo Giordani: 780 on the average. Really.

      [pause]

      Carlo Giordani: I don't know if you're aware of it or not, but that was an invitation.

    • Alternate versions
      The original U.S. theatrical release was cut by approximately 20 minutes. The version released by Anchor Bay is the complete 112-minute version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Tales of the Cat (2001)

    User reviews95

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    7/10
    Comes Together Pretty Well
    This is a pretty good suspense thriller. It is set up well with the blind Karl Malden and his little niece, minding their own business, soon to be embroiled in a series of murders. The reason is not known but the plot is picked up by a reporter played by James Franciscus. There are a series of twists and turns. Malden, does a nice job playing the blind man although his abilities seem a little more than is normally fathomable. The two men forge a relationship in hopes of finding, first, why the murders were being committed, then who the killer was. There are sidetracks and red herrings along the way. A mob like figure seems to be withholding information. There is the Sophia Loren look-alike. She serves more as a distraction. But, to be honest, she is what she is. There are so many avenues to explore. Some scientific research into predisposition to violence is at the center of everything. The conclusion is pretty satisfying. If there is a major criticism, it is about half and hour too long. Some good editing could have helped. But, still, it works very well, is pleasant to look at, and has plenty of excitement to keep ones attention .
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    • Nov 14, 2006

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    • Release date
      • May 26, 1971 (United States)
      • Italy
      • France
      • West Germany
      • English
      • Italian
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    • Filming locations
      • Turin, Piedmont, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Seda Spettacoli
      • Terra-Filmkunst
      • Labrador Films
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    • 1 hour 52 minutes
      • Mono

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