The Cat Burglar
“"The Cat" Defies Spy Ring!”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Gordon
- Original Score
- Buddy Bregman
- Original Title
- The Cat Burglar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Robert E. Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Leo Gordon
Buddy Bregman
Taylor Byars
Morton Tubor
Gene Corman
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
Leo Gordon
Writer
Gene Corman
Producer
Buddy Bregman
Original Music Composer
Taylor Byars
Director of Photography
Morton Tubor
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat Burglar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cat Burglar about?
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.
Who directed The Cat Burglar?
The Cat Burglar was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in The Cat Burglar?
The principal cast of The Cat Burglar includes Jack Hogan, June Kenney, John Baer, Gregg Palmer, Will J. White.
When was The Cat Burglar released and how long is it?
The Cat Burglar was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat Burglar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat Burglar was composed by Buddy Bregman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat Burglar?
The Cat Burglar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).