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Night of the Felines

Directed by Noboru Tanaka
Omnibus Entertainment
1972
68 Minutes
Japan
Japanese
Erotic, Drama, Asian, Classics
Not Rated

Masako is a prostitute who works at a bathhouse in downtown Tokyo. She is sexually involved with her neighbor in the next apartment. However, when his friend falls in love with a young woman this creates a problem for all three of them. Directed by Roman Porno maestro Noboru Tanaka ("The Oldest Profession").

Director & Cast

  • Director: Noboru Tanaka
  • Starring: Tomoko Katsura
  • Starring: Ken Yoshizawa
  • Starring: Hidemi Hara
  • Starring: Keiko Maki

Where to Watch

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Reviews

  • "Night of the Felines [is] highly regarded enough to have appeared in Kinema Junpo’s list of the greatest Japanese films of all time, in 2009. Elegantly directed, beautifully shot and pleasingly scored, Night of the Felines is an unusual but quietly charming and occasionally moving film that’s truly one-of-a-kind. "
    David Brook, Blueprint: Review
  • "[I]t earns its place as a true classic of the Roman Porno genre."
    P-J Van Haecke, Psycho-cinematography.com
  • "With its striking visuals and a mix of lighthearted and tragic moments, it stands out as a notable entry in Nikkatsu’s Roman Porno series, highlighting both the allure and the struggles of Tokyo’s hidden nightlife."
    Gary Tooze , DVDBeaver
  • "Overall, this emerges as one of the finest efforts in this Roman Porno style. The cast here really makes the movie shine. Tomoko Katsura as the lead Masako is a spectacular lead. Funny, sweet and quite cute, her easy-going demeanor and gentle nature lead us through this scenario with relative ease. "
    Don Anelli, Asian Movie Pulse
Official Selection
Int'l. Film Festival Rotterdam
Official Selection
Rio de Janeiro Int'l. Film Festival