Directed with some style by the man Quentin Tarentino described "one of the greatest action directors in the history of the business", 'The Cat Burglar' perfect exemplifies the sort of film on which the young fellow misspent his youth consuming.
Produced by Roger Corman's brother Gene, who enlisted Corman regulars like Daniel Haller and scripted by actor Leo Gordon - who shows quite a capacity for quirkiness when one of the crooks vents his rage by snarling "You stupid insipid fool!!" and naming a landlady 'Mrs Prattle'.
In true Tarantino fashion the criminal fraternity are depicted as simple working stiffs. While the plot gets rather involved and the general tone is rather deadpan, Buddy Bergman's jazz score suggests otherwise.
Produced by Roger Corman's brother Gene, who enlisted Corman regulars like Daniel Haller and scripted by actor Leo Gordon - who shows quite a capacity for quirkiness when one of the crooks vents his rage by snarling "You stupid insipid fool!!" and naming a landlady 'Mrs Prattle'.
In true Tarantino fashion the criminal fraternity are depicted as simple working stiffs. While the plot gets rather involved and the general tone is rather deadpan, Buddy Bergman's jazz score suggests otherwise.