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'''''Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!''''' is a [[1966]] film directed by [[Russ Meyer]].<ref>Infobox data from {{cite book|last=Frasier|first=David K.|year=1998|title=Russ Meyer : The Life and Films : A Biography and A Comprehensive, Illustrated, and Annotated Filmography and Bibliography|publisher=McFarland & Co|location=Jefferson, N.C.|id=ISBN 0-7864-0472-8|pages=p. 206}}</ref> Though the film was given a showing in Los Angeles on August 6, 1965, it was released nationally on February 1, 1966.<ref>{{cite book |last=Krafsur|first=Richard P.|title=American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures, The; Feature Films 1961-70|year=1976|publisher=R.R. Bowker Company|location=New York & London|isbn=0-8352-0440-5|chapter=Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!|page=p.328}}</ref> | '''''Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!''''' is a [[1966]] film directed by [[Russ Meyer]].<ref>Infobox data from {{cite book|last=Frasier|first=David K.|year=1998|title=Russ Meyer : The Life and Films : A Biography and A Comprehensive, Illustrated, and Annotated Filmography and Bibliography|publisher=McFarland & Co|location=Jefferson, N.C.|id=ISBN 0-7864-0472-8|pages=p. 206}}</ref> Though the film was given a showing in Los Angeles on August 6, 1965, it was released nationally on February 1, 1966.<ref>{{cite book |last=Krafsur|first=Richard P.|title=American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures, The; Feature Films 1961-70|year=1976|publisher=R.R. Bowker Company|location=New York & London|isbn=0-8352-0440-5|chapter=Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!|page=p.328}}</ref> | ||
==Critical reception== | |||
On its first national release, ''Variety'' gave ''Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!'' a generally positive review, praising Meyer's technical skill, but pointing out that the film was only for specialized audiences. The review described the film as a "somewhat sordid, quite sexy and very violent murder-kidnap-theft-meller which includes elements of rape, lesbianism and sadism, clothed in faddish leather and boots and equipped with sports cars."<ref name="variety">Murf. ''Faster, Pussycat, Kill! Kill!'' (film review). ''Variety'', [[February 4]], [[1966]].</ref> | |||
''Variety'' judged that the script was the weakest aspect of the production, though Meyer's direction was called "very good" and his editing "outstanding". Perhaps indicating that the mainstream Hollywood community was taking an interest in Meyer's work, the review comments, "it is obvious that Meyer has a directorial talent which belongs in bigger and stronger films. His visual sense is outstanding... Meyer's editing has a zest and polish which, without being obvious post-production gimmickry, lends proper pace and emphasis."<ref name="variety"/> | |||
The review considered the quality of the performances in the film to be mixed, but pointed out that [[Tura Satana]] has a "mystic Oriental face which could be developed for better offbeat roles." The review also comments positively on the performances of [[Lori Williams]] and Stuart Lancaster.<ref name="variety"/> | |||
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[[Image:Faster_Pussycat_Kill_Kill-French.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Theatrical poster to the French release]] | [[Image:Faster_Pussycat_Kill_Kill-French.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Theatrical poster to the French release]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Type: | Film Black and white
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| Alternate title(s): | Pussycat The Mankillers (United Kingdom) The Leather Girls (United Kingdom) Plus vite, mes chattes, tuez! Tuez! (Canada) Die Satansweiber von Tittfield (Germany) |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date(s): | February 1, 1966 |
| Running time: | 83 minutes |
| Language: | English |
| Budget: | $45,000 |
| Company: | Eve Productions |
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| Directed by: | Russ Meyer |
| Starring: | Tura Satana Haji Lori Williams Susan Bernard |
| Produced by: | Russ Meyer Eve Meyer |
| Written by: | Jack Moran Russ Meyer |
| Music by: | Igo Kantor Paul Sawtell Bert Shelter |
| Cinematography: | Russ Meyer |
| Editing by: | Russ Meyer |
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Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! is a 1966 film directed by Russ Meyer.[1] Though the film was given a showing in Los Angeles on August 6, 1965, it was released nationally on February 1, 1966.[2]
Critical reception
On its first national release, Variety gave Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! a generally positive review, praising Meyer's technical skill, but pointing out that the film was only for specialized audiences. The review described the film as a "somewhat sordid, quite sexy and very violent murder-kidnap-theft-meller which includes elements of rape, lesbianism and sadism, clothed in faddish leather and boots and equipped with sports cars."[3]
Variety judged that the script was the weakest aspect of the production, though Meyer's direction was called "very good" and his editing "outstanding". Perhaps indicating that the mainstream Hollywood community was taking an interest in Meyer's work, the review comments, "it is obvious that Meyer has a directorial talent which belongs in bigger and stronger films. His visual sense is outstanding... Meyer's editing has a zest and polish which, without being obvious post-production gimmickry, lends proper pace and emphasis."[3]
The review considered the quality of the performances in the film to be mixed, but pointed out that Tura Satana has a "mystic Oriental face which could be developed for better offbeat roles." The review also comments positively on the performances of Lori Williams and Stuart Lancaster.[3]
International releases
References
- ↑ Infobox data from Frasier, David K. (1998). Russ Meyer : The Life and Films : A Biography and A Comprehensive, Illustrated, and Annotated Filmography and Bibliography. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co, p. 206. ISBN 0-7864-0472-8.
- ↑ Krafsur, Richard P. (1976). "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!", American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures, The; Feature Films 1961-70. New York & London: R.R. Bowker Company. ISBN 0-8352-0440-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Murf. Faster, Pussycat, Kill! Kill! (film review). Variety, February 4, 1966.
