Black Cat, White Cat
Seen it?1998 | 127 min | Comedy, Romance, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Mask, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A small-time hustler makes a deal with a notorious gangster to whom he owes money: marry his teenage son to the latter's daughter. However, the young lovers are not as agreeable.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$354K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emir Kusturica
- Bajram SeverdžanMatko Destanov
- Srđan 'Žika' TodorovićDadan Karambolo
- Zabit MemedovZarije Destanov
- Florijan AjdiniZare Destanov
- Branka KatićIda Batok
- Ljubica AdžovićŠujka Batok
- Sabri SulejmaniGrga Pitić
- Salija IbraimovaAfrodita "Ladybird" Karambolo
- Predrag LakovićPriest
- Predrag 'Miki' ManojlovićSecond Priest / Show Host