The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1971, The Cat o' Nine Tails is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Dario Argento, running about 112 minutes. “Caught between the truth and a murderer's hand!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter and a blind, retired journalist try to solve a series of murders. The crimes are connected to experiments by a pharmaceutical company in secret research. The two end up becoming targets of the killer.
Who’s in it. The Cat o' Nine Tails stars James Franciscus as Carlo Giordani, Karl Malden as Franco Arnò, Catherine Spaak as Anna Terzi and Pier Paolo Capponi as Police Supt. Spini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Cat o' Nine Tails has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cat o' Nine Tails page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cat o' Nine Tails tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971)?
- In US, The Cat o' Nine Tails is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cat o' Nine Tails worth watching?
- The Cat o' Nine Tails holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cat o' Nine Tails?
- The Cat o' Nine Tails stars James Franciscus, Karl Malden, Catherine Spaak, Pier Paolo Capponi and Horst Frank.
- When was The Cat o' Nine Tails released?
- The Cat o' Nine Tails was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.