The Cat in the Hat

"Everyone Loves This World Famous Cat Who Pulls Magic And Music Right Out Of His Hat!"

1971 0h 24m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 55

TV MovieAnimationFamily

Synopsis

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In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!

“Everyone Loves This World Famous Cat Who Pulls Magic And Music Right Out Of His Hat!”

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Cast

Allan Sherman
The Cat in the Hat (voice)
Daws Butler
Mr. Krinklebein the Fish (voice)
Pamelyn Ferdin
Sally (voice)
Tony Frazier
Boy (voice)
Gloria Camacho
Mother (voice)
Thurl Ravenscroft
Thing 1 (voice)
Gene Morford
Thing 2 (voice) (as Lewis Morford)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hawley Pratt
Writers: Dr. Seuss, Chuck Jones
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 24-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Lee Gunther 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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Allan Sherman and Daws Butler and Pamelyn Ferdin carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Everyone Loves This World Famous Cat Who Pulls Magic And Music Right Out Of His Hat!".

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0284714 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Hawley Pratt directs. Lee Gunther cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 24-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
255 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Editor Lee Gunther shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Allan Sherman and Daws Butler and Pamelyn Ferdin carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Everyone Loves This World Famous Cat Who Pulls Magic And Music Right Out Of His Hat!".
6IMDB entry: tt0284714 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.