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title: "Because of the Cats"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/because-of-the-cats-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 46554
imdb_id: "tt0069772"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "R"
---

# Because of the Cats (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/because-of-the-cats-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Because of the Cats" (1973).
Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Because of the Cats (1973).
Theatrical UK title: The Rape.
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery.
Origin: Dutch-Belgian drama film.
Director: Fons Rademakers.
Cast: Bryan Marshall, Alexandra Stewart, Sylvia Kristel, Sebastian Graham Jones.
Release date: 04/01/1973 (US).
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Plot: A gang of six wealthy, well-dressed and well-spoken hoodlums break into a married couple's house and rape the wife while forcing the husband to watch. A determined detective conducts a dogged investigation. The gang's cult-like solidarity is an obstacle to breaking them.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Because of the Cats is a 1973 Dutch-Belgian drama film directed

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fons Rademakers
- **Networks / Studios**: Filmking, Showking Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bryan Marshall** as *Inspector van der Valk*
- **Alexandra Stewart** as *Feodora*
- **Sebastian Graham Jones** as *Jansen*
- **Anthony Allen** as *Erik Mierle*
- **Ida Goemans** as *Carmen*
- **Nicholas Hoye** as *Kees van Sonneveld*
- **Sylvia Kristel** as *Hannie Troost*
- **Delia Lindsay** as *Ms. Maris*
- **Edward Judd** as *Mierle*
- **Roger Hammond** as *Maris*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Because of the Cats online?
Because of the Cats is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Because of the Cats worth watching?
Because of the Cats holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Because of the Cats and when was it released?
Because of the Cats is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Because of the Cats?
Because of the Cats was directed by Fons Rademakers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Because of the Cats — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46554)
- [Because of the Cats (1973) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069772/fullcredits/)
- [Because of the Cats - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Because_of_the_Cats)
- [Because of the Cats (1973) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46554-because-of-the-cats/cast)
- [Because of the Cats (1973) - Fons Rademakers | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)

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