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Le CHAT (1971)

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Film details

Featuring

Jean Gabin Simone Signoret Annie Cordy
Countries

France Italy
Year

1971
Genre

Drama
Type

Film
Category

Fiction

Alternative titles

The CAT Alternative

Synopsis

A middle-aged man and woman were in love some 25 years ago, but with time their love seems to have turned to hatred. They can only communicate with harsh words. For the man, his tenderness is bestowed upon a cat, which becomes a symbol of unsuccessful love for the woman. Based on the novel by G. Simenon.

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - Julien Bouin
    
    Jean Gabin
  - Clémence
    
    Simone Signoret
  - Nelly
    
    Annie Cordy
  - doctor
    
    Jacques Rispal
  - nurse
    
    Nicole Desailly
  - estate agent
    
    Carlo Nell
  - customer
    
    Yves Barsacq
  - girl on motorbyke
    
    Isabel Del Rio
  - union representative
    
    André Rouyer
  - Germaine
    
    Florence Haguenauer
  - cheese seller
    
    Renate Birgo
  - coffee barman
    
    Ermano Casanova
  - pensioner
    
    Harry-Max
  - man on motorbyke
    
    Georges Mansart
Credits
- Unknown:
  - Director
    
    Granier-Deferre, Pierre
  - Production Company
    
    Lira Films (Paris)
  - Production Company
    
    Comacico (Paris)
  - Production Company
    
    Gafer
  - Production Company
    
    Cinétel
  - Production Company
    
    Unitas
  - Production Company
    
    Ascot Cineraid (Roma)
  - Production Manager
    
    Ralph Baum
  - Script Supervisor
    
    Sylvette Baudrot
  - Scenario
    
    Granier-Deferre, Pierre
  - Scenario
    
    Pascal Jardin
  - Dialogue
    
    Pascal Jardin
  - Based on the novel by
    
    Georges Simenon
  - Director of Photography
    
    Walter Wottitz
  - Editor
    
    Jean Ravel
  - Art Director
    
    Jacques Saulnier
  - Music
    
    Philippe Sarde
  - Sound
    
    Jean Rieul

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