The Cat Burglar

Jul 1, 1961

1h 5m

★ 5.5

"The Cat" Defies Spy Ring!

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Action

Thriller

Production Companies

Robert E. Kent Productions

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Cast

Jack Coley

Jack Hogan

Nan Baker

June Kenney

Alan Sheridan

John Baer

Reed Taylor

Gregg Palmer

Leo Joseph (as Will White)

Will J. White

Pete

Gene Roth

Muskie

Bruno VeSota

Mrs. Prattle

Billie Bird

Willie Prattle

Tommy Ivo

Pawn Shop Customer (uncredited)

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