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Cat's Eye (1985)

โ€œFollow the newest cat-and-creature game as played through.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 767 votes 1h 34m pg-13 ThrillerHorror

#32 of 67 films from 1985 #935 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Lewis Teague ยท Written by Stephen King

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Overview

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.

Cast

Drew Barrymoreas Our Girl
James Woodsas Morrison
Alan Kingas Dr. Donatti
Kenneth McMillanas Cressner
Robert Haysas Norris
Candy Clarkas Sally Ann
James Naughtonas Hugh
Tony Munafoas Junk
James Rebhornas Drunk Businessman
Court Milleras Mr. McCann
Mary D'Arcyas Cindy
Jack Dillonas Janitor
Patricia Bensonas Mrs. Milquetoast
Susan Hawesas Mrs. McCann

Facts

Release dateApril 12, 1985
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” about the same as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000,000
Box office$13,100,000 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0088889

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Questions

How long is Cat's Eye?
Cat's Eye runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Cat's Eye worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 767 votes, which places it #32 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 54%) and #935 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Cat's Eye?
Cat's Eye was directed by Lewis Teague. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Cujo (1983).
Who stars in Cat's Eye?
Drew Barrymore as Our Girl; James Woods as Morrison; Alan King as Dr. Donatti; Kenneth McMillan as Cressner; Robert Hays as Norris; Candy Clark as Sally Ann.
What is Cat's Eye rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cat's Eye?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6486.

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