Cat's Eye

"Follow the newest cat-and-creature game as played through."

1985 1h 34m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 768

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Synopsis

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Three short stories linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next, in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick tries to quit smoking by any means necessary. Next, we meet Johnny, an adulterous man who's forced by his lover's husband onto a building's hazardous ledge. Finally, Amanda is threatened by an evil gnome who throws suspicion on the family cat.

“Follow the newest cat-and-creature game as played through.”

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Cast

Drew Barrymore
Our Girl
James Woods
Morrison
Alan King
Dr. Donatti
Kenneth McMillan
Cressner
Robert Hays
Norris
Candy Clark
Sally Ann
James Naughton
Hugh
Tony Munafo
Junk

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lewis Teague
Writers: Stephen King, Stephen King, Mentor Huebner
Languages: English
Countries: Netherlands, United States of America

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Netherlands, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lewis Teague, shot by Jack Cardiff. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alan Silvestri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Scott Conrad shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Drew Barrymore and James Woods and Alan King carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Follow the newest cat-and-creature game as played through.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0088889 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lewis Teague directs. Jack Cardiff behind the camera. Alan Silvestri scores. Scott Conrad cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Netherlands, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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141 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Netherlands, United States of America.
3Directed by Lewis Teague, shot by Jack Cardiff. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Alan Silvestri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Scott Conrad shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Drew Barrymore and James Woods and Alan King carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Follow the newest cat-and-creature game as played through.".
8IMDB entry: tt0088889 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 11 themes, including "adultery", "monster", "cat", "smoking".