This cult classic by mad genius and breast fanatic Russ Meyer was made on a shoe string in 1966 and soon flopped upon release. It experienced a second wave revival when film maker John Waters was asked to name his all time favourite movie. It was no contest, Faster Pussycat won hands down.
The plot follows the desert adventures of three well endowed go-go dancers, Rosie , Billie and their leader, the has-to-be -seen-to-be-believed Varla. They basically try to rob an wheelchair bound old misogynist of his money. Of course there's no honour amongst thieves, and things soon go downhill for the girls.
Besides being a thrill a minute movie, Pussycat is also renowned for its camp dialogue and eye popping cinematography. Meyer shoots his women like awe inspiring amazons. He really created the cinematic uber-woman.
This is a film that only cool cats will get and love. Tura Satana's portrayal as the evil Varla is a one off in cinema.
The plot follows the desert adventures of three well endowed go-go dancers, Rosie , Billie and their leader, the has-to-be -seen-to-be-believed Varla. They basically try to rob an wheelchair bound old misogynist of his money. Of course there's no honour amongst thieves, and things soon go downhill for the girls.
Besides being a thrill a minute movie, Pussycat is also renowned for its camp dialogue and eye popping cinematography. Meyer shoots his women like awe inspiring amazons. He really created the cinematic uber-woman.
This is a film that only cool cats will get and love. Tura Satana's portrayal as the evil Varla is a one off in cinema.
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