The Retrievers (1982)

by Mark Murton

Directed by: Elliot Hong

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: “The Company”, an elite team of top-secret mercenaries, discover that former member Danny Burke (Lenard Miller) has written a tell-all book about their dirty dealings and are determined to stop it from getting published. They believe Danny’s sister Janice (Shawn Hoskins) has the manuscript and new recruit Tom Cattrall (Max Thayer) is charged with bringing her in. Instead he falls for her and resolves to keep her safe and help get the book published.

Kitty Cameo: After taking Janice to a safe location, Tom hurries to his girlfriend Lisa’s apartment to see that she is okay. After finding her murdered, he is attacked by Company member Philip (Bud Kramer). A frightened longhair tabby cat jumps off of a table with a Poor Cat Screech, distracting Philip long enough for Tom to fight back.

The Retrievers - longhair brown tabby cat jumping down from table
The Retrievers - longhair brown tabby cat jumping down from table distracting Philip Bud Kramer from Rom Max Thayer animated gif

The cat watches the rest of the fight from a safe distance.

The Retrievers - longhair brown tabby cat looking out from cupboard
The Retrievers - longhair brown tabby cat watching Philip Bud Kramer and Rom Max Thayer fight from cupboard animated gif

Final Mewsings: Cats are fascinated by the sight of fake blood and bad acting.

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