The Owl and the Pussycat (1970)
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- R
- 1h 35min
- Comedy
- 03 Nov 1970 (USA)
- Movie
A stuffy author enters into an explosive relationship with his neighbor, a foul-mouthed, freewheeling prostitute.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 nominations.
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| Barbra Streisand | ... |
Doris
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| George Segal | ... |
Felix
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| Robert Klein | ... |
Barney
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| Allen Garfield | ... |
Dress Shop Proprietor
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| Roz Kelly | ... |
Eleanor
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Jacques Sandulescu | ... |
Rapzinsky
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Jack Manning | ... |
Mr. Weyderhaus
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Grace Carney | ... |
Mrs. Weyderhaus
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Barbara Anson | ... |
Miss Weyderhaus
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| Kim Chan | ... |
Theatre Cashier
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Stan Gottlieb | ... |
Coatcheck Man
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Joe Madden | ... |
Old Man Neighbor
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Fay Sappington | ... |
Old Woman Neighbor
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| Marilyn Chambers | ... |
Barney's Girl
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| Ken Adam | ... |
Middle-Aged Man (uncredited)
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| Tom Atkins | ... |
Kid in Car (uncredited)
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Dominic Barto | ... |
Man in Bar (uncredited)
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Stan Bryant | ... |
Kid in Car (uncredited)
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Trent Gough | ... |
Old Man (uncredited)
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| Buck Henry | ... |
Man Looking Through Doubleday's Bookstore (uncredited)
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Marshall Ward | ... |
Kid in Car (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Herbert Ross | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Bill Manhoff | ... | (play "The Owl and the Pussycat") |
| Buck Henry | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| George Justin | ... | associate producer |
| Ray Stark | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dick Halligan | ... | (music composed by) (as Richard Halligan) |
Cinematography by
| Andrew Laszlo | ... | director of photography |
| Harry Stradling Sr. | ... | director of photography (as Harry Stradling) |
Film Editing by
| John F. Burnett | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Margaret Booth | ... | supervising film editor |
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
| Sati Tooray | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Marion Dougherty | ... | (casting) |
Production Design by
| John Robert Lloyd | ||
Art Direction by
| Philip Rosenberg | ||
| Robert Wightman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Leif Pederen | ... | (as Leif Pedersen) |
Costume Design by
| Ann Roth | ||
Makeup Department
| Joe Cranzano | ... | makeup artist |
| Bob Grimaldi | ... | hair stylist (as Robert Grimaldi) |
| Lee Harman | ... | makeup artist |
| Jan Van Uchelen | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Robert Greenhut | ... | unit production manager |
| George Justin | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William C. Gerrity | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Ken Adam | ... | design supervisor |
Sound Department
| Dennis Maitland | ... | sound |
| Arthur Piantadosi | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Edward Knott | ... | grip |
| Richard Quinlan | ... | gaffer |
| Gary Muller | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| George Newman | ... | wardrobe |
| Shirlee Strahm | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Dick Halligan | ... | music arranger (as Richard Halligan) |
| William Saracino | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marguerite James | ... | script supervisor |
| B.J. Bjorkman | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Other crew
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | title designer |
| Pat Fowler | ... | stage presenter: New York |
| Leo Garen | ... | production assistant |
| Philip Rose | ... | stage presenter: New York |
Production Companies
- Rastar Pictures
- Tom Ward Enterprises (casting)
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1970) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1970) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1971) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films (1971) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Columbia International Films (1971) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Kamera (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1973) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1975) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- GoodTimes Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chrysler Corporation (cars)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Can a bickering odd couple in Manhattan become friends and maybe more? Owlish Felix is an unpublished writer who vents his frustration by reporting to the super that the woman in a neighboring flat takes the occasional payment for sex. She's Doris, more wildcat than pussycat, and when Felix's peeping-tom-tattle-tale routine gets her bounced from her apartment, she knocks at his door at 3 AM, aggressive and ticked off. They yell, lose another apartment, and pick up where they left off in a friend's flat and beyond. Dancing by the light of the moon seems unlikely for this owl and pussycat.
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| Taglines | it's no longer a story for children. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | George Segal was not the initial choice to star opposite Barbra Streisand; she wanted her fellow First Artists producer Sidney Poitier, who was rejected when it was felt that audiences might not yet be altogether accepting of an interracial relationship in a major comedy release. See more » |
| Goofs | The hankie in Doris' left hand when she's "crying" in Sherman's apartment near the beginning appears and disappears between two different camera angles. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Sex: The Revolution (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Confrontation See more » |
| Quotes |
Doris:
Who gave you permission to read my panties? See more » |