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The Cat

7.419711h 27mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorPierre Granier-Deferre
WritersPierre Granier-Deferre·Pascal Jardin
ProducersFernandel·Jean Gabin

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Cast · Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre

JGJean Gabin
Jean Gabin
Julien Bouin
SSSimone Signoret
Simone Signoret
Clémence Bouin
AC
Annie Cordy
Nelly, boss of the Floride hotel
JRJacques Rispal
Jacques Rispal
Doctor
HHarry-Max
Harry-Max
Retiree, ex-colleague of Julien
CNCarlo Nell
Carlo Nell
Real estate agent
ARAndré Rouyer
André Rouyer
Union representative
NDNicole Desailly
Nicole Desailly
Nurse
YBYves Barsacq
Yves Barsacq
Architect
RBRenate Birgo
Renate Birgo
Dairywoman
ECErmanno Casanova
Ermanno Casanova
Boss of the cafe
GM
Georges Mansart
Boy on the motorcycle

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The Cat is streaming on Arte in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

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