: Characters like Jiggs Scully (Charles Durning) embody Leonard's trademark cynical, sharp-tongued dialogue.
The 1989 film , directed by Abel Ferrara and adapted from Elmore Leonard's 1982 novel, is a notable example of late-80s neo-noir that struggled under the weight of production interference and corporate collapse. While the film is often discussed for its troubled history, its availability today with various subtitle options has allowed it to maintain a niche following among fans of "Florida noir." Narrative and Themes Cat Chaser(1989)5 Available subtitles
The story follows (Peter Weller), a Miami hotel owner and former Marine who fought in the 1965 U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic. The title "Cat Chaser" refers to Moran's military call sign during that conflict. The plot is set in motion when Moran returns to Santo Domingo to find a woman who saved his life, only to fall into a dangerous affair with Mary DeBoya (Kelly McGillis), the wife of a sadistic former Dominican general. True to Elmore Leonard's style, the film features: : Characters like Jiggs Scully (Charles Durning) embody