Eye of the Cat (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1975, Eye of the Cat is a comedy and drama film directed by Alberto Bevilacqua, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Ras (Eli Wallach) is a ruler or dictator who covets another man's wife (Mariangela Melato) as his own. He gets what he wants, but Ras wants more: in this case, to humiliate Marcello (Nino Manfredi), a dedicated musician whose life he has already ruined by leaving his cat and taking his wife. He forces Marcello to seek an annulment to his marriage through the Vatican. Ras gets everything, but Marcello's wife, Giulia, and Marcello have other ideas.
Who’s in it. Eye of the Cat stars Nino Manfredi as Marcello Ferrari, Mariangela Melato as Giulia, Eli Wallach as Cesare and Mario Scaccia as Salomone Fioravanti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Eye of the Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eye of the Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eye of the Cat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eye of the Cat (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eye of the Cat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eye of the Cat worth watching?
- Eye of the Cat holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eye of the Cat?
- Eye of the Cat stars Nino Manfredi, Mariangela Melato, Eli Wallach, Mario Scaccia and Enzo Cannavale.
- When was Eye of the Cat released?
- Eye of the Cat was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.