The Tall, The Short, The Cat
The Tall, The Short, The Cat
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The Tall, The Short, The Cat

Original Native Title: Il lungo, il corto, il gatto (it)

Audio Tracks:Italian

Two dim-witted servants to an elderly, wealthy woman learn that they are to inherent the late woman's money, on the condition that they have to care for her rambuncous pet cat, which is not an easy thing to do so.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Lucio Fulci

Two dim-witted servants to an elderly, wealthy woman learn that they are to inherent the late woman's money, on the condition that they have to care for her rambuncous pet cat, which is not an easy thing to do so.

Thematic Motifs:The Triumph of the Human SpiritEpic Narrative AmbitionTimeless Cinematic Storytelling
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (15 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Tall, The Short, The Cat.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Lucio Fulci

Screenplay / Writers

Gian Paolo Callegari, Roberto Gianviti, Marino Girolami

Executive Producers

Major Studio Executive Producers

Original Score

Coriolano Gori

Cinematography

Guglielmo Mancori

Film Editing

Nella Nannuzzi

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Berenice Sparano

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Five FilmsIT
Fono RomaIT

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
Italy

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Five FilmsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Fono RomaPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages • Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1964 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1965 - 1966 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1966 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

May 3, 1967

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Tall, The Short, The Cat. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Franco Franchi's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Tall, The Short, The Cat, Franco Franchi underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Ciccio Ingrassia. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Lucio Fulci concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Tall, The Short, The Cat, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (5.7/10)

The Tall, The Short, The Cat achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Tall, The Short, The Cat was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Italy

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Tall, The Short, The Cat

Where was The Tall, The Short, The Cat filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Tall, The Short, The Cat was filmed primarily across Italy utilizing major facilities such as Five Films, Fono Roma. Natural terrain sequences were captured in On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages and Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Tall, The Short, The Cat?

The ensemble features Franco Franchi as Franco, Ciccio Ingrassia as Ciccio, Ivy Holzer as Gina, Giusi Raspani Dandolo as La contessa, under the visionary direction of Lucio Fulci.

Where can I stream The Tall, The Short, The Cat online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Tall, The Short, The Cat (1967) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Tall, The Short, The Cat?

The Tall, The Short, The Cat is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.