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.
Other Titles From Nikkatsu Corporation
Comedy + Drama in Japan
462 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Comedy and Drama genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Night of the Felines itself).
The 1971–1973 Japan Window
In the crowded 1971-1973 Japan release window, Night of the Felines sits at #57 of 62. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1970s in Japan, 197 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Night of the Felines premiered alongside 19 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 19 other Japan films in 1972.
The 373rd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (2,908 films).
Audience Engagement
13 audience reviews — more than 20% of Japan films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 26th percentile among Japan films.
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 |