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Revenge, girl gang style: leather jackets, kung fu, and unapologetic 70s sleaze.

THE BLACK ALLEY CATS

So Cuddly By Day ... So Deadly By Night!!

1973 · 1h 21m · NR · Action / Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Wanting revenge on a street gang for a rape attack, four young girls get together, take kung-fu lessons, learn how to shoot, form a gang called the Black Alley Cats and search out the gang that attacked them.

Quick Answer

What is The Black Alley Cats about?

The Black Alley Cats is a 1973 American action, crime, and drama film directed by Henning Schellerup about four young women who form a gang to exact revenge on the men who assaulted them.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your vengeance served with a side of kung fu and more than a dash of 70s sleaze, The Black Alley Cats doesn’t pretend to be subtle. Girl gang justice comes in leather jackets, and the film’s unapologetic mashup of blaxploitation and sexploitation is pure grindhouse catnip.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In The Black Alley Cats, a group of college girls—two white and two black—fall victim to a vicious attack by a street gang. Rather than remain victims, they vow to turn the tables, immediately signing up for karate and gun lessons. They form their own gang, donning jackets emblazoned with a feline logo, and set out for payback. Their pursuit of justice is swift, and they make a statement by leaving their attackers publicly humiliated. The film sets its tone early, blending elements of 1970s blaxploitation, sexploitation, and revenge drama, all while spotlighting the girls' transformation from prey to predators. Expect confrontational themes, exploitation flair, and a hard-edged, unapologetic attitude.

Details & Specs

Director
Henning Schellerup
Writer
Joseph Drury
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 21m
Country
United States of America
Language
English, Italian
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Also Known As
Midnight Blues 3: College Girls, Walkin' the Mean Streets, Black Cats, La bande des panthères noires, Commando revanche, La proie des vierges

Cast & Crew

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Director: Henning Schellerup Writer: Joseph Drury

Why Cult

Girl Gang Revenge

Watch as four college women take justice into their own hands, forming a gang to avenge a brutal attack.

Blaxploitation Flair

The film taps into 70s blaxploitation and sexploitation with a diverse female cast and streetwise attitude.

Karate and Guns

Revenge comes with martial arts training and firepower, as the girls arm themselves for payback.

Sleaze and Seduction

Expect explicit nudity, simulated sex, and provocative scenarios, cementing its place in 70s sexploitation.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Brutal gang attack on college girls

Threat

Street gang assault

Effect

Victimization and trauma

Countermeasure

Girls form a gang, train in karate and firearms, and seek revenge

Setting

Urban streets and warehouses

Questions from the Vault

When was The Black Alley Cats released? +

The Black Alley Cats was released in 1973.

Who directed The Black Alley Cats? +

The Black Alley Cats was directed by Henning Schellerup.

How long is The Black Alley Cats? +

The Black Alley Cats has a runtime of 81 minutes.

What genre is The Black Alley Cats? +

The Black Alley Cats is an action, crime, and drama film.

Where can I watch The Black Alley Cats? +

You can watch The Black Alley Cats on SassyFlix.

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