They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
Cast
Nastassja Kinski
Irena Gallier
Malcolm McDowell
Paul Gallier
John Heard
Oliver Yates
Annette O'Toole
Alice Perrin
Ruby Dee
Female
Ed Begley Jr.
Joe Creigh
Scott Paulin
Bill Searle
Frankie Faison
Det. Brandt
Ron Diamond
Detective Ron Diamond
Lynn Lowry
Ruthie
John Larroquette
Bronte Judson
Tessa Richarde
Billie
Patricia Perkins
Taxi Driver
Berry Berenson
Sandra
Fausto Barajas
Otis
John H. Fields
Massage Parlor Manager
Emery Hollier
Yeatman Brewer
Stephen Marshal
Moonie
Robert Pavlovich
Ted
Julie Denney
Carol
Arione De Winter
Indian Village Mother
Francine Segal
Church Woman
Don Hood
Train Station Agent
David Showacre
Man in Bar
Neva Gage
Cat-Like Woman
Marisa Folse
Indian Girl
Danelle Hand
Indian Girl
John C. Isbell
Police Officer
Roger E. Reid
Policeman
Charles Joseph Konya Jr.
Policeman
Marco St. John
Policeman
Brett Alexander
Cub Scout
Gregory Gatto
Cub Scout
Terc Martinez
Cub Scout
David Ross McCarty
Man in Airport
Harry Hauss
Helicopter Pilot
James Deeth
Helicopter Pilot
Ray Wise
Soap Opera Man
Jo Ann Dearing
Soap Opera Woman
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- Release Date 04/02/1982
- Language English
- Director Paul Schrader
- Editors Jacqueline Cambas, Jere Huggins, Ned Humphreys
- Cinematographer John Bailey
- Producer Charles W. Fries
- Companies Universal Pictures, RKO Pictures LLC, Charles Fries Productions
- Budget $12,500,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Apr 2, 1982 | Theatrical | R |
| SE | Jul 2, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| Australia | Jul 9, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| Japan | Jul 31, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| DK | Aug 9, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| Spain | Aug 23, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| Germany | Aug 26, 1982 | Theatrical (West Germany) | 16 |
| Italy | Sep 2, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| France | Sep 8, 1982 | Theatrical | 12 |
| CO | Sep 9, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| Netherlands | Sep 9, 1982 | Theatrical | 16 |
| AR | Sep 16, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| NO | Oct 1, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| FI | Oct 15, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| IE | Nov 12, 1982 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Brazil | Dec 6, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| PT | Jan 10, 1983 | Theatrical | M/18 |
| PH | Jan 14, 1983 | Theatrical | — |
| HK | Feb 17, 1983 | Theatrical | — |
| Mexico | Feb 24, 1983 | Theatrical | — |
| TR | Nov 1, 1983 | Theatrical | — |
| United Kingdom | Jul 4, 2003 | Theatrical (Certification from BBFC) | 18 |
| GR | May 4, 2004 | Physical (DVD) | — |
| Netherlands | Oct 14, 2004 | Physical (DVD) | 16 |
| RS | Mar 1, 2005 | Premiere (Belgrade Film Festival) | — |
| Netherlands | Jul 17, 2007 | TV (Veronica) | 16 |
| SG | May 21, 2014 | Physical (Blu-ray) | — |
| Netherlands | May 22, 2015 | Physical (Blu ray) | 16 |
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