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Movie poster: The Cat Burglar (1961)
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The Cat Burglar

1961 · 65 min Drama Action Thriller
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Unwitting pickup artist Jack Coley (Jack Hogan) nabs a briefcase holding a costly scientific formula, turning himself into a moving target for owner Alan Sheridan (John Baer), foreign agents and the fuzz -- all bent on a blistering game of finders, keepers. In this stylized crime drama, the quarry coolly eludes the pack while eliciting the aid of an unlikely party: blonde beauty Nan Baker (June Kenney), the attaché's original carrier.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1961
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Action, Thriller
Director William Witney
Runtime 65 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (9 votes)

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The film constructs a relentless chase, relying on a minimalist yet effective visual style and dynamic editing. It explores the theme of an accidental man caught in the whirlwind of others' interests, where trust is a rare commodity.

What lingers after viewing is a kaleidoscope of traps and double-crosses against a backdrop of urban decay, where every plot turn carries a chill of paranoia. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: William Witney

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Watch late at night, in semi-darkness, to feel like a participant in this nocturnal hunt.

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