Rhythm Thief (1994)

Directed by: Matthew Harrison

Synopsis: Simon (Jason Andrews) is a guy who sells bootleg music on the streets of New York which brings him in contact with a lot of odd characters.

Kitty Cameo: Simon lives in a run-down apartment building with a black cat named Lou.

Rhythm Thief - Simon Jason Andrews in apartment with black cat Lou

When Simon comes home at night he opens a can of food for Lou. He also scoops the cat’s litter box.

Rhythm Thief - Simon Jason Andrews sifting cat litter

Lou rubs against Simon as he retrieves his bootleg masters from beneath a loose floorboard.

Rhythm Thief - Simon Jason Andrews getting master tapes out of floor with black cat Lou

The cat is seen in the morning looking out the window as Simon sleeps.

Rhythm Thief - Simon Jason Andrews sleeping in apartment with black cat Lou
Rhythm Thief - Simon Jason Andrews sleeping in apartment with black cat Lou

When Simon gets up to answer the door, Lou follows.

Rhythm Thief - black cat Lou crossing floor
Rhythm Thief - black cat Lou following Simon Jason Andrews across floor animated gif

Lou is seen less the next time this routine is shown.

Rhythm Thief - Simon Jason Andrews in apartment with legs of black cat Lou

After that, Lou seems to disappear from the apartment and the story altogether with no explanation!

Rhythm Thief - black cat Lou on sink

Final Mewsings: Why oh why do filmmakers put cats in movies only to have them disappear??

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