This section is about Cat People, a 1982’s fantasy horror movie directed by Paul Schrader and the place where the film was shot. In the film, Nastassja Kinski is seen playing Irene Gallier and Malcolm McDowell appears as Paul Gallier. This write up will provide more interesting details about the movie and its backstage events.
Where it Filmed?
Cat People recorded in several places in the USA, specifically in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here is a list of the shooting sites:
- Audubon Zoo, found at 6500 Magazine Street
- 617 Ursulines Avenue
- 591 Esplanade Ave
- Cliff’s Lounge, located at 1015 St. Louis Street
- 1031 N Claiborne Avenue
The film shooting happened from April 6, 1981, to July 10, 1981.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Malcolm McDowell | Paul Gallier |
| John Heard | Oliver Yates |
| Annette O’Toole | Alice Perrin |
| Ruby Dee | Female |
| Ed Begley Jr. | Joe Creigh |
| Scott Paulin | Bill Searle |
| Frankie Faison | Detective Brandt |
| Ron Diamond | Detective Ron Diamond |
| Lynn Lowry | Ruthie |
| John Larroquette | Bronte Judson |
| Tessa Richarde | Billie |
| Patricia Perkins | Taxi Driver |
| Berry Berenson | Sandra |
| Fausto Barajas | Otis |
| John H. Fields | Massage Parlor Manager |
| Emery Hollier | Yeatman Brewer |
| Stephen Marshal | Moonie |
| Julie Denney | Carol |
| Arione De Winter | Indian Village Mother |
| Francine Segal | Church Woman |
| Don Hood | Train Station Agent |
| David Showacre | Man in Bar |
| Neva Gage | Cat-Like Woman |
| Marisa Folse | Indian Girl |
| Danelle Hand | Indian Girl |
| John C. Isbell | Police Officer |
| Charles Joseph Konya Jr. | Policeman |
| Marco St. John | Policeman |
| Brett Alexander | Cub Scout |
| Gregory Gatto | Cub Scout |
| Terc Martinez | Cub Scout |
| David Ross McCarty | Man in Airport |
| James Deeth | Second Helicopter Pilot |
| Ray Wise | Soap Opera Man |
| Jo Ann Dearing | Soap Opera Woman |
| The Black Pope | D.J. (voice) |
| David Blackwell | Staring Man on Bus (uncredited) |
| Craig Deroche | Homeless Person (uncredited) |
| Stocker Fontelieu | Priest (uncredited) |
| Elisha Rapson | Girl Scout / Zoo Visitor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, a movie released in 1958, was directed by Richard Brooks and starred Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, and Jack Carson. However, Tennessee Williams, the author of the original play, was quite unhappy with this on-screen adaptation. It’s interesting to note that the location for this film was mistakenly identified as Coleman Mansion on Long Island in The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations book. In reality, it was shot mostly in the MGM Studio in Culver City, Los Angeles, where a complete exterior of a white-pillared Antebellum mansion was built on a soundstage. Finally, in Cat People, the lead actress was nominated for an award four times.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Audubon Zoo – 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9237334
- Longitude: -90.1314068
- Place ID: ChIJsdaixOGkIIYRg_AXIKlbpQA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 617 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9609176
- Longitude: -90.06126569999999
- Place ID: ChIJqSxzyBCmIIYRXWjBYI4k__Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 617 Ursulines Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 591 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9628111
- Longitude: -90.0589569
- Place ID: Ei01OTEgRXNwbGFuYWRlIEF2ZSwgTmV3IE9ybGVhbnMsIExBIDcwMTE2LCBVU0EiMRIvChQKEgmvCNV_F6YghhHCw4CkXIYdPhDPBCoUChIJ9TbNPwCmIIYRuHmOFo3OyqA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 591 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Cliff’s Lounge – 1015 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9584938
- Longitude: -90.06907299999999
- Place ID: ChIJM4Xeww6mIIYRE8w7HiNuT6w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1015 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 1031 N Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9673048
- Longitude: -90.0710417
- Place ID: ChIJmbT8uAamIIYR_vyxaxIKRIA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1031 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
