The Cat's Meow(2001)
“Some secrets won't stay buried.”
Overview
Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.
Director
Peter Bogdanovich
Studio
Lionsgate
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Kirsten Dunst
as Marion Davies
Edward Herrmann
as W. R. Hearst
Suzy Eddie Izzard
as Charlie Chaplin
Cary Elwes
as Thomas Ince
Joanna Lumley
as Elinor Glyn
Jennifer Tilly
as Louella Parsons
Claudia Harrison
as Margaret Livingston
Victor Slezak
as George Thomas
James Laurenson
as Dr. Daniel Goodman
Ronan Vibert
as Joseph Willicombe
Chiara Schoras
as Celia
Claudie Blakley
as Didi
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Lionsgate • CP Medien • Bieber+Lewis Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cat's Meow?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Cat's Meow (2001).
What is The Cat's Meow about?▼
Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.
Who directed The Cat's Meow?▼
The Cat's Meow was directed by Peter Bogdanovich and released in 2001. It is a drama, mystery, thriller, crime, history film.
How long is The Cat's Meow?▼
The Cat's Meow has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Cat's Meow?▼
The cast of The Cat's Meow includes Kirsten Dunst as Marion Davies, Edward Herrmann as W. R. Hearst, Suzy Eddie Izzard as Charlie Chaplin, Cary Elwes as Thomas Ince, Joanna Lumley as Elinor Glyn and more.
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