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The Cat Burglar

  • 1961
  • Approved
  • 1h 5m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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The Cat Burglar (1961)
CrimeDramaThriller

A burglar steals a briefcase. Unknown to him, it contains a valuable secret formula. So he has the police on his trail--plus the owner of the formula and a ruthless spy...A burglar steals a briefcase. Unknown to him, it contains a valuable secret formula. So he has the police on his trail--plus the owner of the formula and a ruthless spy...A burglar steals a briefcase. Unknown to him, it contains a valuable secret formula. So he has the police on his trail--plus the owner of the formula and a ruthless spy...

  • Director
    • William Witney
  • Writer
    • Leo Gordon
  • Stars
    • Jack Hogan
    • June Kenney
    • John Baer
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    378
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Witney
    • Writer
      • Leo Gordon
    • Stars
      • Jack Hogan
      • June Kenney
      • John Baer
    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Top Cast11

    Jack Hogan
    Jack Hogan
    • Jack Coley
    June Kenney
    June Kenney
    • Nan Baker
    John Baer
    John Baer
    • Alan Sheridan
    Gregg Palmer
    Gregg Palmer
    • Reed Taylor
    Will J. White
    Will J. White
    • Leo Joseph
    • (as Will White)
    Gene Roth
    Gene Roth
    • Pete
    Bruno VeSota
    Bruno VeSota
    • Muskie
    Billie Bird
    Billie Bird
    • Mrs. Prattle
    Tommy Ivo
    Tommy Ivo
    • Willie Prattle
    Hal Torey
    • Officer Regan
    • (unconfirmed)
    Cosmo Sardo
    Cosmo Sardo
    • Pawn Shop Customer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Witney
    • Writer
      • Leo Gordon
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Jack Hogan who plays "Jack Coley" in this film would go on to be best known for his role as "Kirby" in 111 episodes of Combat! (1962).
    • Goofs
      When Jack Hogan leaves his flat to get some ice his face is full of blood.When he goes into the office for ice his face is clean.
    • Quotes
      • Muskie: Lady, pay me my money and I'll be moving along. I've got an appointment with a jug.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Cat Burglar (1963)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Streaming on "Rob's Dream Theater" YouTube Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Farliga papper
    • Filming locations
      • Hotel Lorane, 241 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(Muskie's room)
    • Production company
      • Harvard Film
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 5m(65 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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