6.4
The Cat Gang (1959)
January 4, 195948mEN
6.7
3 votes
Overview
The Cat Gang is a group of precocious British kids. They have a habit of hanging around a grown-up customs official who wishes that they'd beat it. But the Gang comes in handy when a smuggling gang arrives on the scene.
Director
Darrell CatlingWriters
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Children's Film Foundation (CFF)Realist Film Unit
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User Reviews
CinemaSerf
6.0Notable only for being the first appearance of Francesca Annis, this is an otherwise routine Children's Film Foundation caper. This time, three youngsters catch on to a smuggling racket taking place at the harbour of their town. Considered gadflies by the authorities, they must use their cunning and some innovative teamwork to trap their quarry. It's quite a quick-fire 50 minutes with the kids all pulling together well enough. John Stacey as their helpful "Uncle Dodds" and his pal "Tug" (Pat Crean) contribute well as the adults of the piece and it fits nicely with the general theme of these Sa…
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