The Alley Cats (film)
The Alley Cats is a 1966 American drama, comedy, cult film directed by Radley Metzger.[1][2][3] The film stars Anne Arthur, Karen Field, Sabrina Koch, Charlie Hickman, Harald Baerow, and Uta Levka.
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| Directed by | Radley Metzger[1][2][3] |
| Screenplay by | Peter Fernandez |
| Produced by | Radley Metzger (uncredited) |
| Starring | Anne Arthur Karen Field Sabrina Koch Charlie Hickman Harald Baerow Uta Levka |
| Cinematography | Hans Jura |
| Edited by | Humphrey Wood |
Production companies | J.C. Productions Spear Productions |
| Distributed by | Audubon Films |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
A liberated couple, engaged to be married, are each having affairs with women.
Cast
- Anne Arthur as Leslie
- Karen Field as Agnes
- Sabrina Koch as Irena
- Charlie Hickman as Logan
- Harald Baerow as Christian
- Uta Levka as Sheila
Reception
According to film reviewer Gary Morris, The Alley Cats is a "typically artful, sexy, sometimes ponderous, ultimately satisfying softcore [film] effort".[4]
Notes
According to one film reviewer, Radley Metzger's films, including those made during the Golden Age of Porn (1969–1984), are noted for their "lavish design, witty screenplays, and a penchant for the unusual camera angle".[5] Another reviewer noted that his films were "highly artistic — and often cerebral ... and often featured gorgeous cinematography".[6] Film and audio works by Metzger have been added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.[7][8][9][10]
References
- Bentley, Toni (August 7, 2014). "The Art Cinema Erotica of Radley Metzger". The New York Review of Books. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- Bentley, Toni (June 2014). "The Legend of Henry Paris". Playboy. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- Bentley, Toni (June 2014). "The Legend of Henry Paris" (PDF). ToniBentley.com. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- Morris, Gary (April 1, 2000). "The Alley Cats (1966) on DVD". Bright Lights Film Journal. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- Gallagher, Steve (August 7, 2014). ""This is Softcore": The History of Radley Metzger". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
- Simpson, Claire (October 2, 2013). "Adults Only: 5 Films By Radley Metzger". WhatCulture.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
- Rist, Ray C. (January 4, 1974). Book - The Pornography Controversy: Changing Moral Standards in American Life. p. 124. ISBN 9781412838467. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - Lehman, Peter (2006). Book - Pornography: Film and Culture. p. 9. ISBN 9780813538716. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - Staff (2016). "Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) - DadaBase Search Results - Radley Metzger". Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- Staff (March 4, 2017). "Obituary Of The Righteous - The Porn Of The Fabulous 60s And 70s Loses One Of Its Pioneers And Masters: Radley Metzger - Photographer Of War, The MOMA Presents A Retrospective: His Erotic Films Made History - Video: 'Score', On The Relationships Of Couples Of The 70s, In An Uncensored Version". DagoSpia.com. Retrieved November 12, 2019.