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The Owl and the Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat

It's no longer a story for children.

19706.21h 35m

Overview

Meek, owlish Felix and strident, catty Doris live in the same apartment building. His incessant typing bothers her; her gentlemen callers bother him. Felix informs the landlord of her activities, so Doris moves in on Felix. When they both get thrown out, they move in with Barney... until they drive him out! That's when Felix and Doris finally decide to put theory into practice. But do opposites attract?

Directed by Herbert Ross
Written by Buck Henry, Bill Manhoff
Produced by Ray Stark
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Top Cast

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand

Doris

George Segal

George Segal

Felix

Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Barney

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Dress Shop Proprietor

Roz Kelly

Roz Kelly

Eleanor

Jacques Sandulescu

Jacques Sandulescu

Rapzinsky

Jack Manning

Jack Manning

Mr. Weyderhaus

G

Grace Carney

Mrs. Weyderhaus

B

Barbara Anson

Miss Weyderhaus

Kim Chan

Kim Chan

Theatre Cashier

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About The Owl and the Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat is a comedy, romance film released in 1970 exploring themes of writer. Directed by Herbert Ross, it stars Barbra Streisand, George Segal, Robert Klein. Meek, owlish Felix and strident, catty Doris live in the same apartment building. His incessant typing bothers her; her gentlemen callers bother him. Felix informs the landlord of her activities, so Doris moves in on Felix. When they both get thrown out, they move in with Barney... until they drive him out! That's when Felix and Doris finally decide to put theory into practice. But do opposites attract?

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