Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!
Seen it?1965 | 83 min | Action, Crime, Comedy, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
A trio of thrill-seeking go-go dancers kidnap a young girl and attempt to seduce an old rancher and his two sons out of their small fortune, but their scheme doesn't play out as intended.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$36K worldwide on a $45K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 113K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Russ Meyer
- Tura SatanaVarla
- HajiRosie
- Lori WilliamsBillie
- Sue BernardLinda
- Stuart LancasterThe Old Man
- Paul TrinkaKirk
- Dennis BuschThe Vegetable
- Ray BarlowTommy
- John FurlongNarrator (voice)
- Michael FinnGas Station Attendant