Project Detail

Cat Burglar

Synopsis

From the depths of time an ancient legend is awoken. The priceless Carter cat has been stolen from the British Museum and is believed to be in the hands of a private collector. Into a world of insatiability and death comes the keeper of life. The cat burglar creeps into the countesses apartment. She is there to steal something precious but becomes the silent witness to the horrors of humankind.

An ancient legend.

A very modern crime.

Details

Year: 2005
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 10 mins
Format: 35mm, Beta SP, Kodak
Director: Nigel Daly
Producer: Nigel Daly, Louise Salter
Editor: Andy Walter
Screenwriter: Louise Salter
Director of Photography: Allen Della Valle
Sound: Graham Headicar
Composer: Mark Rutherford
Principal cast: Louise Salter, Diana Payne Myers

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

c/o The Laboratory (UK) Ltd

8844 Wonderland Avenue
Laurel Canyon
Los Angeles 90046
CA USA

T+1 323 654 6159

nigeldaly@laboratoryfilm.com

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www.laboratoryfilm.com

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