That Darn Cat! (1965): Cast, Ratings & Plot
That Darn Cat! is a 1965 comedy thriller directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Roddy McDowall, Neville Brand and Elsa Lanchester. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is That Darn Cat! About?
The premise of That Darn Cat! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A mischievous cat named D.C. returns home with a mysterious watch, unexpectedly plunging Patti Randall into a thrilling adventure. As Patti investigates the watch's significance, she finds herself partnering with FBI Agent Zeke Kelso to search for a kidnapped maid. Their pursuit is filled with humor and unexpected twists, leading them on a wild chase to uncover the truth behind the feline's involvement.
That Darn Cat! Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cat
- siamese cat
- kidnapping
- drive in theater
- drive in
- surveillance
- title spoken by character
- teenage girl
- bugging device
- cat movie
- hostage bank teller
- tied to a chair
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- ransom
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- cat eating a dog's food
- persian cat
- salmon fillet
- twenty dollar bill
- postcard
- captivity
- hearing aid
- pet door
- surfing report
- pigeon
- ironing board
- albino fantail pigeon
- carrying a cat by the scruff of the neck
- busybody
- cast fishing rod
- evasion
- outsmarted by a cat
- reference to chester conklin
- tracking device
- direction finder
- pipe smoking
- hole in a fence
- running over a car
- double barreled shotgun
- cat licking chops
- starting a fire
- pickpocket
- disguise
- woman mistaken for a man
- falling into a swimming pool
- squeaking shoes
- sneeze
- fistfight
- picture in a newspaper
- falling down stairs
- stiff neck
That Darn Cat! Cast
Roddy McDowall leads the cast, with Neville Brand and Elsa Lanchester. Directed by Robert Stevenson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Stevenson
Also Starring in That Darn Cat!
· 6 moreMore from Robert Stevenson
More films directed by Robert Stevenson, best-rated first: Mary Poppins, Blackbeard's Ghost, Old Yeller and Darby O'Gill and the Little People.
That Darn Cat! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave That Darn Cat! 71 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 65% User score
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That Darn Cat! Plot Summary
What happens in That Darn Cat! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
“Darn Cat,” also known affectionately as “DC,” introduces us to a clever and adventurous Siamese tomcat who calls the suburbs home, accompanied by his two young owners, sisters Ingrid “Inky” and Patricia “Patti” Randall. Every evening, DC embarks on his escapades through town, delighting in mischief—teasing local dogs, snatching food, and leaving his mark on parked vehicles with his muddy paws, all while exploring the vibrant streets.
Full summary
The whole story of That Darn Cat!, scene by scene
That Darn Cat! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of That Darn Cat!.
How Well Do You Know That Darn Cat!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What nickname is given to the Siamese cat in the movie?
Cars in That Darn Cat!
21 cars on screen, including the 1965 Ford Fairlane and the 1934 Ford V8 De Luxe Station Wagon.
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1965 Ford Fairlane Important role -
1934 Ford V8 De Luxe Station Wagon Important role -
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W113 Important role -
1958 Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role
That Darn Cat! Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “F B I Operazione Gatto” and “O Diabólico Agente D.C.”.
- Also known as
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- F B I Operazione Gatto
- O Diabólico Agente D.C.
- Alles fuer die Katz
- הבלש בעל רגלי הפרווה
- החתול הארור!
- F.B.I. operazione gatto
- L'Espion aux pattes de velours
- Η Ασημένια Γάτα
- Un gato del FBI
- Alles für die Katz
- A fránya macska
- Эта дикая кошка
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- Agent D.C.
- Agent C.A.T.
- Aquele Gato Danado
- הבלש בעל רגלי הקטיפה
- 명탐정 디씨
- 酷猫妙妙探
- گربه جاسوس ( اون گربه لعنتی ! )
- O İllet Kedi
- Un gato del F.B.I.
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That Darn Cat! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of That Darn Cat!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is That Darn Cat!?
That Darn Cat! runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was That Darn Cat! released?
That Darn Cat! was released on December 2, 1965.
Who directed That Darn Cat!?
That Darn Cat! was directed by Robert Stevenson.
More films by Robert Stevenson Who is in the cast of That Darn Cat!?
That Darn Cat! stars Roddy McDowall, Neville Brand and Elsa Lanchester, among 10 credited actors.
How is That Darn Cat! rated?
That Darn Cat! has 71 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does That Darn Cat! have a post-credit scene?
No. That Darn Cat! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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