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The Cat o’ Nine Tails (1971)

Italian horror film directed by Dario Argento

Film facts

Runtime
1h 29m 89 min
Released
26 May 1971
Language
Italian

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

The Cat o' Nine Tails has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 min). The Italian film released on 26 May 1971. It is directed by Dario Argento and stars James Franciscus, Karl Malden and Catherine Spaak.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Erico Menczer
Written by
Dario Argento
Produced by
Salvatore Argento

Box office, awards and more

Set in
Italy
Filmed in
Rome

Release and where to watch

In theatres
26 May 1971
First shown
12 February 1971 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The Cat o' Nine Tails?

The Cat o' Nine Tails has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes, or 89 min.

When did The Cat o' Nine Tails release?

The Cat o' Nine Tails released on 26 May 1971.

Who directed The Cat o' Nine Tails?

The Cat o' Nine Tails is directed by Dario Argento.

Who is in the cast of The Cat o' Nine Tails?

The cast of The Cat o' Nine Tails includes James Franciscus, Karl Malden, Catherine Spaak, Tino Carraro, Pier Paolo Capponi and Aldo Reggiani.

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Updated 8 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.