The Angry Hills (1959)

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Synopsis: Reporter Mike Morrison (Robert Mitchum) is entrusted with getting vital information to the Greek resistance during World War II and finds himself the target of Nazis.

Kitty Cameos: In one scene a character named Tassos (Theodore Bikel) is hurrying through the streets. Three cats are sitting by some steps and scatter when he passes by.

The Angry Hills - cats near steps at beginning of fade transition
The Angry Hills - cats near steps at beginning of fade transition
The Angry Hills - cats scattering as man walks by
The Angry Hills - cats scattering as man walks by
The Angry Hills - cats scattered as man walks up steps

Purr Blur: Later Morrison is waiting in a car. A cat appears briefly in the doorway behind him.

The Angry Hills - Mike Morrison Robert Mitchum in car with cat appearing in doorway in background
The Angry Hills - Mike Morrison Robert Mitchum in car with cat in doorway in background

Final Mewsings: Cats prefer to steer clear of World Wars.

Many thanks to Brian H. for letting us know about the cats in this film!

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