The Hostage (1956)

by Mark Murton

Director: Harold Huth

Synopsis: A South American revolutionary leader is arrested and sentenced to death. In a bid to prevent the execution, his followers kidnap the president’s daughter in London.

Purr Blur: An American pilot (Ron Randell) finds himself unwittingly involved in the plot when he receives a phone call from a journalist who says she can help prove his innocence. He races to his home to meet her. As his car comes down the street a cat runs across the road further down but still a little too close for comfort.

The Hostage - cat crossing road in front of car
The Hostage - cat crossing road in front of car
The Hostage - cat crossing road in front of car animated gif

Final Mewsings: Why did the cat cross the road?

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