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Why is this called Cat O' Nine Tails?

posted 9 years ago by jumbles1971
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I might have gotten distracted and missed it but I don't recall any reason for the name.

[–] tween_us 8 years ago

At almost 50 minutes into the movie, James Franciscus says there are 9 leads to follow and then comments, "It's a cat with nine tails."

Karl Malden then remarks, "A cat of nine tails, like the old naval whip."

[–] agentalbert (3104) 2 years ago

It's really just referring to the multiple leads they (the reporter and blind man) need to follow to uncover the actual mystery/killer.