C.A.T. Squad (1986)

Synopsis of C.A.T. Squad

William Friedkin, a product of television, returned to the small screen to direct the made-for-TV feature C.A.T. Squad. The titular acronym stands for Counter Assault Tactical. The heroes and heroines are fitted out with state-of-the-art hardware and weaponry that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pale with envy. Captained by Joe Cortese, the squad is assigned to an anti-terrorist mission, the goal of which is to protect a top-secret laser project. Filmed in Canada and Mexico, C.A.T. Squad was plagued by a tiny budget that grew tinier with each passing day. Friedkin had hoped to include an elaborate car chase in the manner of his earlier French Connection, but the money ran out before the vehicles could gas up. First telecast August 27, 1986, C.A.T Squad was followed by a TV movie sequel, C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

97 mins

Director(s):

William Friedkin

Writer(s):

David Salven, Gerald Petievich

Producer(s):

Bud Smith, Gerald Petievich, David Salven

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG13

Categories:

Action / Adventure

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