A down-and-out detective teams up with a cat-burglar for a shot at some fast cash.
BODY FEVER
Trapped by Drugs, Hounded by the Underworld
Down and out private detective is hired to catch a woman who dresses like Catwoman while committing robberies.
When your best lead is dressed like Catwoman, you know it's a Steckler joint.
Ray Dennis Steckler swaps monsters for muggings in this low-rent noir, where the Catwoman-inspired robberies are almost as scrappy as the detective on the case. With Steckler himself stumbling through the sleaze as Charles Smith, and Carolyn Brandt pouncing in feline disguise, Body Fever is pure offbeat B-movie grit.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Body Fever is a 1969 American crime drama thriller directed by Ray Dennis Steckler about a struggling private detective who joins forces with a woman cat burglar to chase a big payday.
Synopsis
Why Cult
A woman dressed as a cat pulls off daring robberies, bringing some low-budget flair to the heist angle.
Director Ray Dennis Steckler steps in front of the camera as down-on-his-luck detective Charles Smith.
Instead of arresting the cat burglar, the detective teams up with her, flipping the usual crime drama dynamic.
Look for familiar faces like Carolyn Brandt, Gary Kent, and Coleman Francis—a true B-movie lineup.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Body Fever about? +
Body Fever follows a struggling private detective who teams up with a cat-suited female burglar to pull off some high-stakes heists.
When was Body Fever released? +
Body Fever was released in 1969.
Who directed Body Fever? +
Ray Dennis Steckler directed Body Fever.
How long is Body Fever? +
Body Fever has a runtime of 78 minutes.
What genre is Body Fever? +
Body Fever is a crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Body Fever? +
Body Fever is available to stream on SassyFlix.
