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That Darn Cat (1997)

PG  89 min  -  Comedy | Family | Mystery   -  14 February 1997 (USA)
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A maid is kidnapped and scratches a message onto D.C. the cat's collar and when his owner Patti discovers this, she plays amateur detective with the help of D.C. to try to find the culprits.

Director:

Bob Spiers

Writers:

Gordon Gordon (novel), Mildred Gordon (novel), and 5 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christina Ricci ...
Doug E. Doug ...
Dean Jones ...
Mr. Flint
George Dzundza ...
Boetticher
Peter Boyle ...
Pa
Michael McKean ...
Peter Randall
Bess Armstrong ...
Judy Randall
Dyan Cannon ...
Mrs. Flint
John Ratzenberger ...
Dusty
Megan Cavanagh ...
Lu
Estelle Parsons ...
Old Lady McCracken
Rebecca Schull Rebecca Schull ...
Ma
Thomas F. Wilson ...
Melvin (as Tom Wilson)
Brian Haley ...
Marvin
Mark Christopher Lawrence ...
Rollo
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Storyline

In a small Massachusetts town, two bumbling criminals mistakenly kidnap a maid, thinking her to be the wife of a prominent businessman. D.C., short for Darn Cat, is an alley cat who, while looking for his nightly snack, stumbles upon the kidnap victim, bound and gagged in a shed. The kidnap victim scratches a plea for help on the back of her wristwatch and puts it around the cat's neck. Patti finds the watch and links it to the missing maid. Playing amateur detective, she enlists the aid of an FBI agent, Zeke, who has been assigned to the case. Patti and Zeke follow D.C. through tight openings to track down the captive. Written by Michael Betzold  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Cat | Maid | Amateur Detective | FBI | Masked Kidnapper  | See more »

Taglines:

This FBI agent is putting his life on the line. Fortunately, he's got nine.

Genres:

Comedy | Family | Mystery | Action

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements See all certifications »
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Details

Official Sites:

Disney | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dieser verflixte Kater See more »

Filming Locations:

Aiken, South Carolina, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$6,424,617 (USA) (17 February 1997) (1891 Screens)

Gross:

$18,239,932 (USA) (22 June 1997)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Factual errors: The Trans-Am license plate says "CANDYONE" but Massachusetts plates are limited to 6 characters. See more »

Quotes

Mr. Flint: [through an intercom in his kitchen] Lizzie, are you milking the cow? My ulcer's doing a tango up here.
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Connections

Version of That Darn Cat! (1965) See more »

Soundtracks

"Respect"
Written by Otis Redding
Performed by Aretha Franklin
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »