The Black Cat

Name: The Black Cat
Released: 1934-05-07
Rating: 6.7

6.7/10 (312)

·1934· 65 min

Director: Edgar G. Ulmer

"Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!"

After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.

Trailer

Cast

Boris Karloff

Hjalmar Poelzig

Bela Lugosi

Dr. Vitus Werdegast

David Manners

Peter Alison

Julie Bishop

Joan Alison

Egon Brecher

The Majordomo

Harry Cording

Thamal

Lucille Lund

Karen

Henry Armetta

The Sergeant

Albert Conti

The Lieutenant

John Carradine

Cult Organist

John George

Cultist (uncredited)

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Albert Pollet

Waiter (uncredited)

In brief

The Black Cat (1934) is a horror, thriller film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 312 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 5min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Black Cat?

The Black Cat runs 65 minutes (1h 5min).

What rating does The Black Cat have?

The Black Cat has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 312 viewer votes on TMDB.

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The Black Cat was released in 1934.