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When the Cat's Away (Chacun cherche son chat) (1996)

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When the Cat's Away is a gentle French comedy that explores the problems and anxieties of contemporary urbanites. When Chloe (Garance Clavel), a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Ren�e (Ren�e Le Calm), who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back,

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: C�dric Klapisch

Written By: C�dric Klapisch

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1996 Wide

On DVD: Jan 6, 1998

Sony Entertainment

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Cast

Garance Clavel
Chloe
Zinedine Soualem
Djamel
Renee Le Calm
Madam Renee
Olivier Py
Michel
Princess Lilamani
Patron At "The Tailland...
Madeleine Marie
Madame Sureau Who Keeps...
Jean-Marc Truong
Bouncer
Simon Abkarian
Carlos
Franck Bussi
Aggressive Guy
Marilyne Canto
Policewoman
Antoine Chappey
Drunk guy
Marine Delterme
Model
Romain Duris
Drummer
Nicolas Koretzy
Assistant Photographer
Francois Renaud
Aggressive Guy
Camille Japy
Victoire
Marina Tom�
Stylist
Andr�e Damant
Madame Dubois
Helene de Fougerolles
Model
Eric Savin
Militant
Estelle Larrivaz
Flo The Hairdresser
Aurelia Petit
Blanche The Barmaid
Jane Bradbury
Model
Eriq Ebouaney
Black Workman
Jacqueline Jehanneuf
Madame Henriette Clavo
Arapimou
Gris Gris Chloé's Cat,...
Fr�d�ric Aufray
Photographer
Olivier Bamy
Black Workman
Jo�l Brisse
Benoît "Bel Canto" The...
Olympe Brugeille
Madame Brugeille
Aline Chantal
Madame Doubrowsky
Pascal Chardin
House Painter
Carlos Donoso
Salsa Dancer
Marcelle Dupuy
Concierge
Denis Falgoux
Denis
Fanfarniente
Band
Marthe Fouquet
Madame Vilchenu
Philippe Garcia
Assistant Stylist
Michel Glasko
Michel's Buddy
Danielle Hoisnard
Madame Georgette Verlig...
Jean-Marie
Patron at "The Tailland...
Kristelle
Herself
Gis�le Laquit
Gisèle, Gis�le, Gis?le
Liane Leroy
Model
Franck Manzoni
Claude Michel's 2nd Bud...
Felipe Moya
Troudo
P'tit Louis
EDF The Moving Man
Suzanne Plasson
Odile
Rambo the Cat
Rambo Madame Renée's C...
Paola Ramirez
Salsa Dancer
Marie Riva
Publicity Woman
Hiam Soualem
Courtyard Woman
Coraly Zahonero
Baker

Critic Reviews for When the Cat's Away (Chacun cherche son chat)

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A charming French import with lots of heart.

September 25, 2005 Comment

Dan Lybarger

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Sort of a French 'Dude, Where's My Cat?' ...

February 12, 2005 Full Review Source: StaciWilson.com

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Staci Layne Wilson

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An irresistibly charming French film about the magical and charming ways in which community is created in large cities.

February 27, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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Without Djamel and Mme Renee, I think this movie would not have been nearly as good. It wasn't bad, but personally I don't see what all the fuss is about.

May 2, 2007

Jennifer Buhl

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