Cat Chaser (1989)

A Miami hotel owner finds danger when be becomes romantically involved with the wife of a deposed general from the Dominican Republic where he fought many years back.

Director:

Abel Ferrara

Writers:

Elmore Leonard (novel), James Borrelli (screenplay),

Stars:

Peter Weller, Kelly McGillis, Charles Durning

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Weller	...	George Moran
Kelly McGillis	...	Mary DeBoya
Charles Durning	...	Jiggs Scully
Frederic Forrest	...	Nolen Tyner
Tomas Milian	...	Andres DeBoya
Juan Fernández	...	Rafi
Kelly Jo Minter	...	Loret
Phil Leeds	...	Jerry Shea
Tony Bolano	...	Corky
Adrianne Sachs	...	Anita DeBoya
Roberto Escobar	...	Mario Prado (as Robert Escobar)
Millie Ruperto	...	Luci Palma (as Maria M. Ruperto)
Vivian Addison	...	Maid Lula
Brooke Becker	...	Philly
Fara Schiller	...	Marilyn

Storyline

An American veteran (Weller) of the Dominican Republic intervention (LBJ era) is running a hotel in Miami, and is trying to put the memories of the intervention behind him. He gets involved with a former Dominican Republic general's wife (McGillis). He then gets duped through a series of intricate plot twists into helping a group of people trying to rip the general off. Based on the novel by Elmore Leonard.

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Plot Keywords:

dominican republic | blonde | extramarital affair | female frontal nudity | voice over narration | 

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Taglines:

In the heat of passion lies the coldest desire.

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 October 1989 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Caça Grossa

Filming Locations:

Laguna Studios, Laguna Beach, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vestron Pictures, Whiskers Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in A Short Film About the Long Career of Abel Ferrara (2004)

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Soundtracks

"I'LL BE THE ONE"
Performed by JIM BULLOCK
Music by GREG DeBELLES
Lyrics by GREG DeBELLES and DARLEEN CARR

User Reviews

Misguided Thriller

It took many years before an Elmore Leonard book was given celluloid justice - Jackie Brown. However, this is a brave stab mainly thanks to an interesting cast, notably a sleazy Charles Durning in an unusual role.

It takes all of about five minutes to realise that this is not a Ferrara movie, the Direction is haphazard and uninspiring. Weller does his best but the character is so one-dimensional, he becomes a supporting character in his own movie. This movie has a lot of promise and deserves a revisit, casting maybe a George Clooney, Alec Baldwin or Val Kilmer in the Moran role.

File under forgettable Eighties thriller.