Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Rebecca Pidgeon | ... | Victoria Compton | |
Julian Sands | ... | Nick Compton | |
Brian Dennehy | ... | Harold Vogessor | |
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A.D. Massi | ... | Jonas McCaw / Vance Roland (as Alano Massi) |
Shawn Huff | ... | Samantha Greene | |
William Shockley | ... | Sen. Jack Sweet | |
Lou Beatty Jr. | ... | Lt. Phil McDyes | |
Edward Kerr | ... | Detective Pullen | |
Nick Jameson | ... | Detective Rook | |
Loy Edge | ... | Les Bridges | |
Rob Roy Fitzgerald | ... | Jamison Clark | |
Paul Ganus | ... | Security Director | |
Becky Boxer | ... | Amber | |
Randall England | ... | Elliot Lamont | |
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Frank Cullen | ... | David Evans |
A private investigator is hired by a woman to determine if her husband, a big land developer, is having an affair. What looks like a simple case soon turns into a murder investigation and the motive may not be as clear as it seems.
While watching typical cable television fare I stumbled on Cat City. I found the desert noir film to be visually stunning with great use of the Palm Springs location. The best way to describe Cat City is to say it's an intensely atmospheric piece. Director Brent Huff creates a gritty, compelling world thick with the air of venality, corruption and desperation.
Huff proves to have a distinct visual and directorial style. For the most part the actors deliver. Brian Dennehy as the grizzled detective shines. It's refreshing to see Rebecca Pidgeon stand out in a film that is not written and directed by her husband, David Mamet. Julian Sands pulls off the hapless rogue to the tee.
Cat City gets well deserved kudo's from me.