Directed by: Ralph Nelson
Synopsis: Heavyweight boxer Louis ‘Mountain’ Rivera (Anthony Quinn) reaches a point where fighting will mean irreparable damage which leaves his manager in a bind.
Kitty Cameo: Under the opening credits a tabby cat walks across the large corridor of the boxing stadium.
A security guard stops to pet the cat, who somewhat pulls away from the man.
Both cat and guard go on their way as the credits end.
Later Rivera’s manager Maish Rennick (Jackie Gleason) exits the dressing room to find two of Ma’s henchmen waiting for him. One of them (Michael Conrad) is holding and petting the tabby cat.
The man carries the cat as they start to follow Maish. In the next shot, the cat is gone.
Final Mewsings: Cats are loyal only to those who treat them well.
Many thanks to Mark Murton for letting us know about the cat in this film!
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