Cats (1998; Animated)

"Cats" is a 1998 full-length animated musical comedy drama film, based off of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, of the same name, and based off the book, Old Possum's Book of Particular Cats. It was Amblin's 4th full length animated film. It was distributed by Universal Pictures, directed by Dick Zondag, and produced by Amblin Entertainment. It was released in theaters on July 17, 1998 for the United States.
== Voice cast ==
* Meryl Streep as Grizabella, a very old cat, withered by her age to the point where she is no longer the proud, carefree, flamboyant dancer she used to be. Her fellow Jellicles are quite repulsed by Grizabella's disheveled condition.
* Ken Page as Old Deuteronomy, an elderly and wise cat, who is the leader of the Jellicles.
* Rob Lowe as Munkustrap, the protagonist of the movie, he functions as the narrator and he is second in command and in charge of the cats.
* Sandra Bullock as Bombalurina, a red queen who has an interest for Rum Tum Tugger. She is also Demeter's older sister. Liz Callaway provides the singing voice for Bombalurina.
* Terrence Man as Rum Tum Tugger, a flashy cat. His temperament ranges from clownish to serious.
* Winona Ryder as Demeter, a skittish and shy queen. She is very cautious about Macavity. She is also Bombalurina's younger sister. Lea Salonga provides the singing voice for Demeter.
* Kenneth Branagh as Mr. Mistoffelees (Quaxo), a magical cat who controls his powers.
* Martin Short as Mr. Skimbleshanks, the railway cat. An active cat who likes trains.
* John Hurt as Macavity, an evil and notorious criminal. Jim Cummings provides Macavity's singing voice.
* Demi Moore as Jellylorum, Bombalurina and Demeter's eldest sister. She is a queen who watches out for the kittens. Judy Kuhn provides the singing voice for Jellylorum
* Jane Horrocks as Jennyanydots, the gumbie cat. A kind and motherly cat and Skimbleshanks' love interest.
* Christian Bale and Kirsten Dunst as Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, a pair of funny and notorious siblings.
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