Japan Synopsis
牝猫たちの夜
Set in a Shinjuku bathhouse brothel, the film uncovers the sexual eccentricities of everyday people. Focusing on three female sex workers, the colorful, unpredictable look into the hidden underbelly of Japanese nightlife is playful but also unafraid to explore the darker sides of the business. The fleeting nature of relationships in such an environment and the consequences of toying with feelings are presented with a melancholy tinge.
The 1971–1973 Japan Window
62 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Night of the Felines sits at position #57.
Other Titles From Nikkatsu Corporation
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Night of the Felines premiered. 197 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #4,240 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (7th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -1.4 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Comedy productions specifically: #1,329 of 1,411 (top 94%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Nikkatsu Corporation |
| Runtime | 1h 8m |
| Release Date | May 17, 1972 |
| IMDb | tt0227051 |
| Official Site | www.nikkatsu.com |