Le Chat noir (1934) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1934 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1934, Le Chat noir is a horreur and mystère film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 63 minutes. “Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Joan et Peter rencontrent, au cours de leur voyage de noces en Hongrie, le Docteur Vitus Verdegast, rescapé d'un camp de prisonniers russes et s'apprêtant à retrouver "un vieil ami". Un incident de parcours les oblige à trouver refuge dans le manoir construit par l'énigmatique et effrayant "ami" du docteur, Hjalmar Poelzig, qui vit entouré de chats noirs...

Who’s in it. Le Chat noir stars Boris Karloff as Hjalmar Poelzig, Bela Lugosi as Dr. Vitus Werdegast, David Manners as Peter Alison and Julie Bishop as Joan Alison, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Le Chat noir has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $236K at the box office.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can 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 Le Chat noir page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le Chat noir tend to enjoy Psychose, Le Silence des agneaux, Shining and Alien, le huitième passager.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Le Chat noir (1934)?
In États-Unis, Le Chat noir is available to 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 Le Chat noir worth watching?
Le Chat noir holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horreur and mystère. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Le Chat noir?
Le Chat noir stars Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, David Manners, Julie Bishop and Egon Brecher.
When was Le Chat noir released?
Le Chat noir was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.