Action Cult Classic

Karate, wigs, and vengeance in a Southern-fried showdown with mobsters and their goons.

THE NIGHT OF THE CAT

1973 · 1h 17m · R · Action / Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

When her sister is murdered by a group of goons working for a local mobster, Beth goes on the fritz, donning a wig, taking martial arts lessons, and using a cane to help take on opponents. Soon, she meets her sibling's murderers face to face, and they're in for it. Kathy Allen and George Oakley star in this North Carolina revenge opus.

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What is The Night of the Cat about?

The Night of the Cat is a 1973 American action-crime thriller directed by Jim Cinque about Beth, who seeks revenge against a mobster responsible for her sister's death by infiltrating his criminal empire.

Programmer's Pick

Where else will you find a revenge plot that mixes karate lessons, wig disguises, and a showdown in the underbelly of North Carolina? The Night of the Cat serves up exploitation grit with a side of righteous fury.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Beth, devastated by her sister’s murder at the hands of a local mobster’s goons, launches a personal crusade against the criminal operation responsible. Her target: Mr. Demmons, a crime boss who runs a topless bar and a seedy prostitution ring, addicting kidnapped women with drugs and forcing them into his racket. Driven by vengeance and aided by a determined reporter, Beth transforms herself—adopting a new persona complete with wig and cane, and training in karate—to take on her enemies. This Southern-set exploitation thriller promises a gritty blend of crime, sleaze, and female-driven retribution.