Night of the Felines

Set in a Shinjuku soapland, this film explores the hidden nightlife of Tokyo through the experiences of three sex workers. The story focuses on their efforts to escape their circumstances while depicting the eccentricities of their clients and the fleeting nature of relationships in their environment. A central plot involves Masako and her neighbor Makoto, a bisexual man attempting to pursue a romantic connection with a woman, leading to a complex and risky emotional entanglement.

Directed by Noboru Tanaka, this production was the first of four listed films in his career. The screenplay was written by Akira Nakano and produced by Ryoji Ito for the Nikkatsu Corporation. The ensemble cast features Tomoko Katsura as Masako, alongside Ken Yoshizawa, Hidemi Hara, Keiko Maki, Hidetoshi Kageyama, and Akemi Yamaguchi.

Released on May 17, 1972, this Japanese comedy-drama has a runtime of 68 minutes. Based on user feedback, it holds a moderate reception, with a rating of 5.3/10 on IMDb from 282 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.5/10 on TMDB from 17 votes.