The Malpaso Company
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Synopsis: The residents of a small camp of gold prospectors are threatened by a ruthless mining company who send thugs to try to take over their land. Then a mysterious Preacher (Clint Eastwood) shows up and starts to dole out some righteous protection and justice.
Kitty Cameo: After the camp is attacked by a band of rogues, Hull Barrett (Michael Moriarty) goes to town for supplies. He enters the General Store run by Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship (Richard Hamilton and Fran Ryan.) Hull approaches the front counter where an orange and white cat is sitting. As they talk he pets the cat.
Later in the scene the cat can be seen still sitting on the counter beside Mr. Blankenship.
Final Mewsings: If you’re going into town, can you pick us up a cat?
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