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The Cat and the Canary (1978)

Movie ★ 5.7 98 min

Horror Comedy Mystery

A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.

Radley Metzger Director John Willard Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1978
Runtime
98 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0077304
Language
Studio
Grenadier Films

Themes

Cast

Honor Blackman Honor Blackman Susan Sillsby Edward Fox Edward Fox Hendricks Michael Callan Michael Callan Paul Jones Wendy Hiller Wendy Hiller Alison Crosby Olivia Hussey Olivia Hussey Cicily Young Carol Lynley Carol Lynley Annabelle West Beatrix Lehmann Beatrix Lehmann Mrs. Pleasant Daniel Massey Daniel Massey Dr. Harry Blythe Wilfrid Hyde-White Wilfrid Hyde-White Cyrus West Peter McEnery Peter McEnery Charlie Wilder

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cat and the Canary about?
A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.
Who directed The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary was directed by Radley Metzger.
Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary stars Honor Blackman, Edward Fox, Michael Callan, Wendy Hiller.
When was The Cat and the Canary released?
The Cat and the Canary is a 1978 horror, comedy, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary?
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