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Cat Chaser (1989)

R | | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 20 October 1989 (Portugal)
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A Miami hotel owner finds danger when he 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) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Peter Weller, Kelly McGillis, Charles Durning | See full cast & crew »
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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 Tony Bolano ... Corky
Adrianne Sachs Adrianne Sachs ... Anita DeBoya
Roberto Escobar ... Mario Prado (as Robert Escobar)
Millie Ruperto ... Luci Palma (as Maria M. Ruperto)
Vivian Addison Vivian Addison ... Maid Lula
Brooke Becker Brooke Becker ... Philly
Fara Schiller Fara Schiller ... Marilyn
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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. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>

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Plot Keywords:

dominican republic | old flame | marital rape | abusive husband | blackmail | See All (71) »

Taglines:

Passion. Greed. Murder. Tonight they pay. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 October 1989 (Portugal) See more »

Also Known As:

Caça Grossa See more »

Filming Locations:

Laguna Studios, Laguna Beach, California, USA See more »
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Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Vestron Pictures,Whiskers Productions Inc. See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Trivia

Kelly McGillis has cited the film as discouragement from pursuing acting. She hates the film and did not have a good experience during filming. See more »

Connections

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ALL FOR THE LOVE OF A WOMAN
Performed by JEFF HLAVATY
Written by Barry Goldberg
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Should have been better.
20 January 2002 | by George Parker – See all my reviews

"Cat Chaser" is an uninspired and confused novel knock-off which doesn't equal the sum of its many talented parts. The film involves romance, lust, greed, murder, deceit, etc. but comes off flat, one dimensional, and lacking the passion of its plot. An okay journeyman B-flick which should have been better but still has its moments and might satisfy the needy couch potato.
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