The Alley Cats is a 1966 American drama, comedy, cult film directed by Radley Metzger. The film stars Anne Arthur, Karen Field, Sabrina Koch, Charlie Hickman, Harald Baerow, and Uta Levka.
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".
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". Another reviewer noted that his films were "highly artistic — and often cerebral ... and often featured gorgeous cinematography". Film and audio works by Metzger have been added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.
References
External links
The Alley Cats at MUBI (related to The Criterion Collection)